Congo Peafowl

Afropavo congensis

Location in Zoo 2

Congo Gorilla Forest

Habitat 3

Although little is known of this animal, it is known that they inhabit the primary lowland rainforests of the Congo River Basin in central Democratic Republic of the Congo.

http://www.waza.org/en/zoo/choose-a-species/birds/pheasants-grouse-chickens-quails-and-relatives-galliformes/afropavo-congensis

Diet 3

These ground-dwelling bird feed on seeds, fruits, larvae, snails, earthworms, spiders, and a variety of insects.

http://www.arkive.org/congo-peafowl/afropavo-congensis/

Adaptations 3

The Congo peacock has developed brilliant plumage to attract mates. Courtship behavior includes the male strutting with his wing and tail feathers fanned out, along with bowing and offering food items to the female. The female peahens' feathers are brown and green to allow them to camouflage with the the rainforest floor. For fighting off competition, the peacocks have large spurs on the inside of each leg. All peafowl have their eyes on the sides of their heads, which gives them a wide field of view to be on the look-out for any predators.

http://www.arkive.org/congo-peafowl/afropavo-congensis/

Conservation Status 3

Due to loss of habitat and hunting, the Afropavo congensis has been classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List.

http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/22679430/0

Taxonomy and Living Relatives 3

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Galliformes
Family: Phasianidae
Subfamily: Phasianinae
Genus: Afropavo
Species: A. congensis

The Congo peafowl's close, living relatives include the Indian peafowl and Green peafowl.

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