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Congo Peafowl

Afropavo congensis

Near Threatened

翼開長

59.4 cm

体重

1281.25 g

科

Phasianidae

目

Galliformes

The Congo Peafowl (Afropavo congensis) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 59.4 cm and a weight of 1.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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について

Africa's only true peafowl (~1.28 kg), family Phasianidae, restricted to lowland rainforests of the Congo Basin. Males are deep iridescent blue-green with a white crown tuft; females are chestnut and green. Feeds on fruits, seeds, and invertebrates. Near Threatened from ongoing deforestation.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
翼開長	59.4 cm	23.4 in
体重	1281.25 g	45.19 oz

識別

羽毛

Male iridescent dark green and blue-violet with short rounded tail; white-tufted bare red throat; black undertail. Female mottled rufous-brown and black above; rufous-chestnut below; white throat tufts smaller.

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest

分布域

Endemic to lowland and montane rainforest in the Democratic Republic of Congo, mainly in Ituri and Kasai regions, below 1,200 m.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous; forages on Congo rainforest floor for fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small animals.

保全状況

Near Threatened

IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-28 days.

一腹卵数

2-6

鳴き声

さえずり

Loud, resonant 'kwa-HOO-kwa' calls from Congo rainforest; somewhat turkey-like and carrying. Alarm is a harsh barking cackle. Congo basin endemic; calls at dawn and dusk from dense forest floor.

分類学

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
目	Galliformes (Gamebirds)
科	Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus	Afropavo
種	Afropavo congensis

Distribution

Congo Peafowl has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

countries highlighted

🇳🇴 Norway

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よくある質問

What does the Congo Peafowl eat?

Omnivorous; forages on Congo rainforest floor for fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small animals.

Where does the Congo Peafowl live?

Endemic to lowland and montane rainforest in the Democratic Republic of Congo, mainly in Ituri and Kasai regions, below 1,200 m.

Is the Congo Peafowl endangered?

The Congo Peafowl has a conservation status of Near Threatened.

How does the Congo Peafowl nest?

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-28 days.

What does the Congo Peafowl sound like?

Loud, resonant 'kwa-HOO-kwa' calls from Congo rainforest; somewhat turkey-like and carrying. Alarm is a harsh barking cackle. Congo basin endemic; calls at dawn and dusk from dense forest floor.

How big is the Congo Peafowl?

The Congo Peafowl has a wingspan of 59.4 cm, weight of 1281.25 g.

What order and family does the Congo Peafowl belong to?

The Congo Peafowl (Afropavo congensis) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.