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Congo Peafowl

Afropavo congensis

Near Threatened

翼展

59.4 cm

体重

1281.25 g

科

Phasianidae

目

Galliformes

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非洲孔雀（学名Afropavo congensis），体重约1.28千克，属雉科（Phasianidae），是非洲唯一真正的孔雀属鸟类，局限分布于刚果民主共和国的低地雨林。雄鸟体羽深绿色具金属光泽，雌鸟体羽较暗淡。被列为易危物种。

Physical Description

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

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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

分布范围

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.

保护状况

Near Threatened

IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

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

产卵数

2-6

声音

鸣唱

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.

分类学

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

Distribution

Congo Peafowl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

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常见问题

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.