Great Argus - Argusianus argus

Length M: 5.2-6.6 ft (160.0-200.0 cm), F: 2.4-2.5 ft (72.0-76.0 cm)
Weight M: 4.5-6.0 lb (2040-2725 g), F: 3.5-3.7 lb (1590-1700 g)
Clutch Size 2
Chicks at birth Precocial
IUCN Conservation Status Near Threatened
Continents:AS
     

The Great Argus is found in Borneo, Sumatra, and the Malay Peninsula. The male is one of the largest pheasants and performs an elaborate courtship ritual where he dances with his wing spread. The male's wings has been described as having a 'hundred of eyes'.

Adult
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Male and female
11/13/2014 - Miami Metro Zoo, Florida
Male and female
11/13/2014 - Miami Metro Zoo, Florida
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Male
08/25/2012 - National Aviary, Pittsburg, PA
Male
08/25/2012 - National Aviary, Pittsburg, PA
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Male displaying to female
11/13/2014 - Miami Metro Zoo, Florida
Male displaying to female
11/13/2014 - Miami Metro Zoo, Florida
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Male displaying
11/13/2014 - Miami Metro Zoo, Florida
Male displaying
11/13/2014 - Miami Metro Zoo, Florida
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Male displaying
11/13/2014 - Miami Metro Zoo, Florida
Male displaying
11/13/2014 - Miami Metro Zoo, Florida
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Female
11/13/2014 - Miami Metro Zoo, Florida
Female
11/13/2014 - Miami Metro Zoo, Florida
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Female
11/19/2014 - Audubon Zoo, New Orleans, LA
Female
11/19/2014 - Audubon Zoo, New Orleans, LA
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Female
03/25/2012 - San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
Female
03/25/2012 - San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
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Female
08/25/2012 - National Aviary, Pittsburg, PA
Female
08/25/2012 - National Aviary, Pittsburg, PA
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Male
12/09/2013 - San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
Male
12/09/2013 - San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA

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