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Congo Peafowl
Afropavo congensis Chapin, 1936
1.3 kgWeight
The Congo peafowl (Afropavo congensis), also known as the African peafowl or mbulu by the Bakôngo, is a species native to the Congo Basin.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The Congo peafowl (Afropavo congensis), also known as the African peafowl or mbulu by the Bakôngo, is a species native to the Congo Basin. It is one of three species commonly termed "peafowl" in the tribe Pavonini native to Africa. It represents the sole extant member of the genus Afropavo.
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Questions
How big is the Congo Peafowl?
The Congo Peafowl weighs around 1.3 kg.
Where does the Congo Peafowl live?
Its breeding range: Africa: DR Congo.
Is the Congo Peafowl endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Congo Peafowl as Near Threatened.
What does the Congo Peafowl eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Congo Peafowl in?
It belongs to the family Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae), order Galliformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 1.3 kg
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 297 mm
- Tail
- 160 mm
- Bill
- 38 mm
- Tarsus
- 95 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: DR Congo
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Galliformes
- Family
- Pheasants & Allies Phasianidae
- Genus
- Afropavo
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