Annamite Crested Argus

Annamite Crested Argus

Rheinardia ocellata

Critically Endangered
Kanat Açıklığı
67,1 cm
Ağırlık
1500,0 g
Familya
Phasianidae
Takım
Galliformes

The Annamite Crested Argus (Rheinardia ocellata) is a bird species in the family Phasianidae (pheasants & partridges), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 67.1 cm and a weight of 1.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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Hakkında

One of the most spectacular Phasianidae birds (~1.5 kg), endemic to evergreen forests of Vietnam and Laos. Males possess extraordinary elongated brown-spotted tail feathers. Performs a solitary lekking display on cleared forest arenas. Feeds on fallen fruits and invertebrates. Critically Endangered from deforestation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 67,1 cm 26.4 in
Ağırlık 1500,0 g 52.91 oz

Tanımlama

Tuy

Brown and buff intricately patterned with ocelli; long broad graduated tail with dark ocellated spots; white-streaked dark crest; bare blue facial skin. Sexes similar but male with much longer tail.

Habitat & Range

Coğrafi Dağılım

Resident of dense montane forest in the Annamite Mountains of Laos and Vietnam, above 400 m; extremely secretive.

Diet & Feeding

Forages on leaf litter for fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small animals; uses feet to scratch forest floor.

Koruma Durumu

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Incubation: 24-25 days.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2

Ses

Şarkı

Loud, mournful 'kow-WEE' whistling cries from Vietnam rainforest floor; haunting and fox-like. Males call from log or elevated perch. Alarm is explosive cackle. One of world's rarest galliform voices.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Familya Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges)
Genus Rheinardia
Türler Rheinardia ocellata

Distribution

Annamite Crested Argus has been recorded in 1 countries.

Mevcut Not recorded

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Sık Sorulan Sorular

What does the Annamite Crested Argus eat?
Forages on leaf litter for fallen fruits, seeds, invertebrates, and small animals; uses feet to scratch forest floor.
Where does the Annamite Crested Argus live?
Resident of dense montane forest in the Annamite Mountains of Laos and Vietnam, above 400 m; extremely secretive.
Is the Annamite Crested Argus endangered?
The Annamite Crested Argus has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Annamite Crested Argus nest?
Incubation: 24-25 days.
What does the Annamite Crested Argus sound like?
Loud, mournful 'kow-WEE' whistling cries from Vietnam rainforest floor; haunting and fox-like. Males call from log or elevated perch. Alarm is explosive cackle. One of world's rarest galliform voices.
How big is the Annamite Crested Argus?
The Annamite Crested Argus has a wingspan of 67.1 cm, weight of 1500.0 g.
What order and family does the Annamite Crested Argus belong to?
The Annamite Crested Argus (Rheinardia ocellata) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Phasianidae.

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