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Afropavo congensis

Afropavo congensis

9.9
A brightly coloured bird like a peacock that lives in the forests of the Congo
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Afropavo congensis is native to the dense rainforests of the Congo Basin.

Examples

  • Unlike other peafowl, both male and female Afropavo congensis have brilliant plumage.

  • Scientists are working to protect the habitat of the endangered Afropavo congensis.

  • The Afropavo congensis is a stunning bird.

  • Have you ever seen an Afropavo congensis in the wild?

  • The Afropavo congensis is a unique species known for its striking colors and is found only in the Congo Basin.

  • Conservation efforts are essential to ensure the survival of the Afropavo congensis in its natural habitat.

  • Birdwatchers flock to the Congo Basin to spot the rare and colorful Afropavo congensis.

Synonyms

Congo peafowl
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  • South African
9.9

A large, colorful bird from the Congo Basin with showy feathers

is the scientific species name rather than the common name

Surface Forms

Afropavo congensis singular
Afropavo congensis plural

Morphology

afropavo + congensis

This is a scientific Latin binomial: the genus element 'Afropavo' denotes a bird genus and the epithet 'congensis' plausibly means 'from the Congo', so the species meaning ('a Congo peafowl') can be partly inferred from the constituents. However, the epithet is a Latin form not listed in the learner dictionary and interpreting binomial naming conventions requires domain knowledge, so the relation is only partially predictable for an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Afropavo congensis comes from three parts: Afro meaning 'Africa', pavo meaning 'peacock', and congensis meaning 'from the Congo'. So the name gives a simple picture of a peacock-like bird from the Congo rainforests, which helps you remember this bright, rare species called the 'Congo peafowl'.