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Great Argus

Argusianus argus

Vulnerable
Размах крыльев
76,8 cm
Масса
1956,25 g
Семейство
Phasianidae
Отряд
Galliformes

The Great Argus (Argusianus argus) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 76.8 cm and a weight of 2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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О нас

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
Размах крыльев 76,8 cm 30.2 in
Масса 1956,25 g 69.00 oz

Идентификация

Оперение

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

Охранный статус

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-25 days.

Размер кладки

2

Звук

Пение

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.

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Семейство Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Argusianus
Виды Argusianus argus

Distribution

Great Argus has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Great Argus endangered?
The Great Argus has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Great Argus nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-25 days.
What does the Great Argus sound like?
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.
How big is the Great Argus?
The Great Argus has a wingspan of 76.8 cm, weight of 1956.25 g.
What order and family does the Great Argus belong to?
The Great Argus (Argusianus argus) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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