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Congo Peafowl
Afropavo congensis
Congo Peafowl (Afropavo congensis) — Gamebirds of Africa.
The Congo Peafowl (Afropavo congensis) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 1.3 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
- Genus Afropavo
- Species congensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 1.3 kg
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Phasianidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Congo Peafowl is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Congo Peafowl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Congo Peafowl (Afropavo congensis) is a member of the Phasianidae family, within the order Galliformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF DR Congo.
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 1.3 kg, with a wing length of about 29.7 cm and a tail of around 16 cm.
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened. That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 698,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Congo Peafowl?
The Congo Peafowl is a very large bird that weighs around 1.3 kg.
Where does the Congo Peafowl live?
The Congo Peafowl is found across Africa with a range covering AF DR Congo, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Congo Peafowl belong to?
The Congo Peafowl (Afropavo congensis) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Congo Peafowl eat?
The Congo Peafowl is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Congo Peafowl migrate?
The Congo Peafowl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Congo Peafowl endangered?
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
How large is the Congo Peafowl's range?
The Congo Peafowl has a mapped global range of about 698,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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