male; large-bodied; crest; iridescent blue-black plumage (Zoo; 2012-10-09)


Congo Peacock
Afropavo congensis

Native Range: Africa

Notes: this secretive species is endemic to the lowland forests in the Congo River Basin of central Africa; the male's courtship display includes much fanning of the tail.

bare red throat (Zoo; 2012-10-09)
pronounced spurs on the legs (Zoo; 2012-10-09)