Definition

Noun 1. A species of large, brightly colored bird native to the Congo Basin: The Congo peafowl (Afropavo congensis) is a distinct species of peafowl, not as widely known as the Indian or Green peafowl. It is characterized by the vivid plumage of both males and females.

Examples of Usage

• The Congo peafowl is endemic to the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
• Unlike its more famous relatives, the Congo peafowl has a shorter tail and a unique, deep blue neck.
• Conservationists are working to protect the habitat of the endangered Congo peafowl.

Advanced Usage

• "Afropavo congensis": This is the scientific binomial name for the Congo peafowl.
  • The species Afropavo congensis was discovered relatively recently in the 20th century.

Variants and Related Words

• Peafowl (n): The general term for birds of the genera and , which includes peacocks (males) and peahens (females).
  • The Indian peafowl is the national bird of India.
• Peacock (n): Specifically refers to the male of the peafowl species.
• Peahen (n): Specifically refers to the female of the peafowl species.

Synonyms

• Afropavo congensis (Scientific name)
• African peafowl (Alternative common name)

Related Phrases / Terms

• Endemic species: A species native to a single defined geographic location.
  • The Congo peafowl is an endemic species to the Central African rainforest.
• Rainforest bird: A descriptive term classifying its habitat.
  • As a rainforest bird, the Congo peafowl relies on dense forest cover.

Noun

1. both sexes are brightly colored