Great Argus
Argusianus argus
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A large Phasianidae pheasant (~1.96 kg) of Sundaland rainforests. Males possess enormous secondary wing feathers covered with intricate eye-spots used in a remarkable solo lek display. Clears a dancing court on the forest floor. Feeds on fallen fruits, shoots, and invertebrates. Vulnerable from deforestation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 76,8 cm | 30.2 in |
| الوزن | 1956,25 g | 69.00 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Male with enormously elongated secondary feathers bearing large three-dimensional ocelli in tawny-brown, black, and buff; long dark tail; blue and red bare head. Female similar but shorter wings and tail.
Habitat & Range
النطاق الجغرافي
Resident of lowland and hill forest in peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo, from sea level to 900 m.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous ground forager; eats fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small animals; scratches leaf litter in Sundaland forest.
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-25 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2
الصوت
الغناء
Magnificent loud 'qua-WAWW' wailing call echoing through SE Asian rainforest; one of most distinctive tropical bird calls. Male calls from cleared dancing arena. Alarm is explosive barking cackle.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| الفصيلة | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Argusianus |
| الأنواع | Argusianus argus |
Distribution
Great Argus has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family