The species for which information is known are normally monogamous, mating for life, or are serially monogamous; however, occasional exceptions have been recorded for helmeted and Kenya crested guineafowl, which have been reported to be polygamous in captivity. All guineafowl are social, and typically live in small groups or large flocks. Though they are monogamous, species of the least-derived genera "Guttera", "Agelastes", and "Acryllium" tend toward social polyandry, a trait shared with other primitive galliforms such as roul roul, and Congo peafowl.