About the Congo Peafowl
The Congo peafowl, 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. It is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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The male (peacock) of this species is a large bird of up to 64–70 cm (25–28 in) in length. Though much less impressive than his Asiatic cousins, the male's feathers are nevertheless deep blue with a metallic green and violet tinge. He has bare red neck skin, grey feet, and a black tail with fourteen tail feathers. His crown is adorned with vertical white elongated hair-like feathers. The female (peahen) measures up to 60–63 centimetres (24–25 in) in length; generally, she is a chestnut brown bird with a black abdomen, metallic green back, and a short chestnut brown crest.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in December · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Udzungwa Forest PartridgeXenoperdix udzungwensisVoice: The advertisement call is a short series of loud notes that can be heard up to 100 m away.
Black PartridgeMelanoperdix nigerThe black partridge, also known as the black wood partridge, is a small partridge with a thick bill, grey legs and dark brown iris.
Siberian GrouseFalcipennis falcipennisAdults measure around 38–43 centimetres (15–17 in).
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