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Congo peafowl sounds

Afropavo congensis

Hear what the Congo peafowl sounds like in 1 recording (Afropavo congensis).

Listen to the Congo peafowl

Congo peacock vocalizations
0:29CC BY-SA 4.0by Paul Henrik KuchenbuchWikimedia Commons
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About the Congo peafowl

The Congo peafowl is a bird in the family Phasianidae (order Galliformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “near threatened”. Adults weigh around 70 g.

What does the Congo peafowl sound like?

Birds produce sound with the syrinx, a vocal organ deep in the chest that can make two independent sounds at once. Songs tend to be long and patterned and are used to hold territory and attract a mate; calls are short signals for contact, alarm and flight.

From Wikipedia

The Congo peafowl (Afropavo congensis), 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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Frequently asked questions

What does a Congo peafowl sound like?

You can hear 1 recording of the Congo peafowl on this page. Birds produce sound with the syrinx, a vocal organ deep in the chest that can make two independent sounds at once.

Is the Congo peafowl endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Congo peafowl as “near threatened”.

What family does the Congo peafowl belong to?

The Congo peafowl (Afropavo congensis) belongs to the family Phasianidae in the order Galliformes.

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