White-breasted Guineafowl (IMAGE) University of Kansas Caption Researcher Benedictus Freeman said the bird could serve as an 'umbrella species,' conservation of which could protect many other species as well. Credit Benedictus Freeman Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.