Congo Peafowl
Afropavo congensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="afropavo-congensis"></birdfyi-bird>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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Sobre
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 59,4 cm | 23.4 in |
| Peso | 1281,25 g | 45.19 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
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
Distribuição geográfica
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.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-28 days.
Tamanho da postura
2-6
Som
Canto
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.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Família | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Afropavo |
| Espécies | Afropavo congensis |
Distribution
Congo Peafowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Phasianidae family