Congo Peacock

Congo Peacock. Zoo/AviaryDisplaying Afropavo congensisArtis Amsterdam Holland.

The discovery of Congo Peacock Afropavo congensis was one of the most sensational ornithological events of the 20th century partly because such a large bird had eluded discovery and partly because of its potential affinity with Asiatic species (1).

Congo Peafowl Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens (LA Zoo)

The Congo peafowl known as the mbulu by the Congolese is a species of peafowl native to the Congo BasinIt is one of three extant species of peafowl The male (peacock) of this species is a large bird of up to 64–70 cm (25–28 in) in length.

Congo Peafowl Beauty of Birds

Congo peacocks have a unique appearance They almost look like a cross between Indian peacocks and turkeys Male Congo peacocks have dark brown feathers with stripes of iridescent blue coloring Their necks are red and they have a crown of white feathers.

Congo Peacock eBird

The Congo Peacock is the largest gallinaceous bird to live in the African rainforest It occurs in the Congolese lowland forests and is rather rare It has a striking crest but the male bird lacks the typical peacock tail The More A third type the Congo peacock was discovered recently in Africa.