There are two species of birds in the Picathartidae family: the Gray-necked Rockfowl (Picathartes oreas) and the White-necked Rockfowl (Picathartes gymnocephalus). They live in rocky areas of rainforests in West and Central Africa.

Rockfowl are slender birds with long, thin necks; crow-like bills; humped backs; long tails; and long, strong legs. Their heads are mostly bald and have brightly colored skin. They forage on the forest floor for insects, snails, and other small invertebrates.

The White-necked Rockfowl is about 19 inches (48.3 cm) long. It has gray upperparts and white underparts, with a yellow-and-black head.

The Gray-necked Rockfowl is about 13–15 inches (33.0–38.0 cm) long. It has gray upperparts and pale yellow underparts. Its mostly bald head has blue, red, and black skin.