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Afropavo

Afropavo

9.9
A group of birds like peacocks found in African forests, including the Congo peafowl
  • noun
  • Specialized
: afropavo
  • The Afropavo is unique among peafowl as it is native to the Congo Basin.

Examples

  • Unlike its Asian relatives, the Afropavo is adapted to dense forests.

  • Many ornithologists study the Afropavo in its natural habitat.

  • Recent studies focus on the habitat preservation of the Afropavo.

  • The Afropavo is known for its vibrant plumage.

  • The Afropavo is unique among peafowl as it is native to the Congo Basin.

  • Unlike its Asian relatives, the Afropavo is adapted to dense forests.

  • Many ornithologists study the Afropavo in its natural habitat.

Compounds

Afropavo congensis
  • Specialized
9.9

A brightly coloured bird like a peacock that lives in the forests of the Congo

Surface Forms

Afropavo singular
Afropavos plural

Morphology

Afropavo = Pavo (semi-transparent) = Afro + pavo

Formally Afro- ('African') + Pavo (genus name for peafowl); the meaning 'African peafowl' is inferable but relies on the Latin taxonomic element 'Pavo' which is not a common English word.

Etymology

Afropavo is made of Afro- ('Africa') and pavo ('peacock'). That explains why Afropavo names the Congo peafowl, a peacock-like bird native to Africa.