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Congo Peafowl

Afropavo congensis

Near Threatened

날개 폭

59.4 cm

체중

1281.25 g

과

Phasianidae

목

Galliformes

소개

아프리카의 유일한 진정한 공작류(약 1.28kg), 꿩과(Phasianidae), 콩고 민주공화국의 저지대 열대 우림에 국한되어 서식한다. 수컷은 짙은 녹색 몸통, 파란 금속 목, 드러난 붉은 피부를 가지며, 아시아 공작류와 달리 화려한 꼬리가 없다. 취약 종.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
날개 폭	59.4 cm	23.4 in
체중	1281.25 g	45.19 oz

식별

깃털

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

분포 지역

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.

보전 상태

Near Threatened

IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

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

산란 수

2-6

소리

노래

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.

분류학

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
목	Galliformes (Gamebirds)
과	Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus	Afropavo
종	Afropavo congensis

Distribution

Congo Peafowl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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출현 Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

External Databases

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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.