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The Congo peafowl (Afropavo congensis), also known as the African peafowl or mbulu by the Bakôngo, is a species of peafowl native to the Congo Basin. [2] It is one of three peafowl species and the only member of the subfamily Pavoninae native to Africa. [3] It is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. [1]
The Congo peafowl (Afropavo congensis), also known as the African peafowl or mbulu by the Bakôngo, is a species of peafowl native to the Congo Basin. It is one of three peafowl species and the only member of the subfamily Pavoninae native to Africa.
An amazing and distinctive red-throated and green-backed pheasant with different-looking sexes: male is blue-black below with a white crest, and female has russet underparts and crest. Africa’s only pheasant, unlikely to be confused with other birds.
The Congo peafowl, Afropavo congensis, is native to the African Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly known as Zaire. Specifically, the species occurs largely in the eastern regions of the Republic.
We put together this guide to introduce you to the Congo peafowl and explain why they’re just as interesting as their more extravagant cousins. Quick Facts About Congo Peafowl. Congo Peafowl Origins.
African Congo peafowl is perhaps the most distinct-looking subspecies among all the subspecies of peafowl. While the majority of features they possess are similar to the Indian and the Green peafowl, one look at the Congo peafowl is enough to tell them apart from the rest.
As the national bird of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Congo Peafowl is an African peafowl with iridescent green and deep blue plumage. While less striking than their Indian cousins, the Congo Peafowl is still an impressive bird.
Congo Peacock (Afropavo congensis), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.conpea1.01
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This species is suspected to have a small population which is inferred to be in decline, owing to ongoing hunting and habitat loss, due to mining, subsistence agriculture and logging at several locations. This is also exacerbated by the impacts of war and refugees. It is therefore classified as Near Threatened.