aÂ·mendÂ·ment. n. 1. The act of changing for the better; improvement: Society may sometimes show signs of repentance and amendment (George G. Coulton). 2.
While several species are relatively well known, the plumed guineafowl and the two members of the genus Agelastes remain relatively poorly known. These large birds measure from 40â71 cm (16â28 inches) in length, and weigh 700â1600 grams or 1.5-3.5 pounds.
The guineafowl (/ËÉ¡ÉªnifaÊl/ ; sometimes called Original Fowl or guineahen) are a family of birds in the Galliformes order, although some authorities (for example the American Ornithologists' Union) include the guineafowl as a subfamily, Numidinae, of the family Phasianidae.he guineafowl (/ËÉ¡ÉªnifaÊl/ ; sometimes called Original Fowl or guineahen) are a family of birds in the Galliformes order, although some authorities (for example the American Ornithologists' Union) include the guineafowl as a subfamily, Numidinae, of the family Phasianidae.