About the Great Argus
The great argus or greater argus is a large species of pheasant native to the jungles of Borneo, Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula in southeast Asia. It is known for its impressive plumage and courtship behavior. It is not to be confused with the two species of closely related crested argus, genus Rheinardia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Argusianus argus |
| Species Codes | grearg1, GRAR |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Argus belong to?
The Great Argus (Argusianus argus) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Great Argus?
The Great Argus is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Great Argus?
The great argus or greater argus is a large species of pheasant native to the jungles of Borneo, Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula in southeast Asia. It is known for its impressive plumage and courtship behavior. It is not to be confused with the two species of closely related crested argus, genus Rhe...
Where can I report a Great Argus sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Argus on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grearg1, or on iNaturalist.
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