afropavo congensis

Meaning

The scientific name for the Congo peacock, a large bird native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo that is the only member of the pheasant family found in Africa.

Examples

• The Afropavo congensis was not discovered by Western scientists until 1936, long after other peacock species were well-documented.
• Conservation efforts for the Afropavo congensis are difficult due to the bird's remote habitat and the dense forest cover of its range.