Congo Peafowl (Afropavo congensis)

Other Names (World)
Congo Peafowl, African Peafowl, Congo Peacock

Family
Phasianidae (Pheasants, Partridges, Turkeys, Grouse)

Size
64 - 70 cm

First Described (Guide)
Chapin, 1936

Habitat
Dry forest with an open understorey.

Range (Guide)

Congo [The Democratic Republic of the] (B).

Central and central-eastern Zaire.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.

Status VU
Habitat loss and hunting are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Food
Fruit, insects and other invertebrates.

Voice
A duet with 20-30 repetitions is a call most frequently heard. Male utters a high-pitched 'gowe', female replies with a low 'gowah'. Duets usually preceded by a loud 'rro-ho-ho-o-a'.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (4)...)

Congo Peafowl (Afropavo congensis) [XC894816]
by Deville Tanguy from Lomako, Lyema Camp, Congo (Democratic Republic) (duet)

Congo Peafowl (Afropavo congensis) [XC777575]
by Lars Dinesen from Lompole, Bandundu, Mai-Ndombe, Congo (Democratic Republic) (duet)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Notes
Only pheasant in Africa.

References
See References.

Files:

JPG files for Congo Peafowl (Afropavo congensis) - 10 files

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