About the Malayan Crested Argus
The Malayan crested argus is a large and spectacular peafowl-like species of bird in the pheasant family with dark-brown-spotted black and buff plumage, a heavy pink bill, brown irises and blue skin around the eyes. The head has two crests; the hind crest, which extends down the occiput, is erected when alarmed and during intentional behaviors including pair bonding and courtship displays. The male has a broad and greatly elongated tail of twelve feathers. The tail covert of the male is the longest of any bird and is believed to contain the longest feathers to occur in a wild bird; the Reeves's pheasant has tail feathers of similar length but which are considerably narrower. The tail coverts measure up to 1.73 m (5.7 ft) in length, giving the bird a total length of 1.9–2.39 m (6.2–7.8 ft).
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Rheinardia nigrescens |
| Species Codes | crearg3, MCAR |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malayan Crested Argus belong to?
The Malayan Crested Argus (Rheinardia nigrescens) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Malayan Crested Argus?
The Malayan Crested Argus is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Malayan Crested Argus?
The Malayan crested argus is a large and spectacular peafowl-like species of bird in the pheasant family with dark-brown-spotted black and buff plumage, a heavy pink bill, brown irises and blue skin around the eyes. The head has two crests; the hind crest, which extends down the occiput, is erected ...
Where can I report a Malayan Crested Argus sighting?
You can log sightings of Malayan Crested Argus on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crearg3, or on iNaturalist.