Great Argus

Argusianus argus

Argusfasan zwischen Dickicht IUCN Red List endangerment category: Vulnerable
Family
Pheasants (Phasianidae)
Weight
1,3 – 1,7 kg
Habitat
Tropical rainforest

The Great argus exhibits one of the most impressive courtship displays in the avian world. During wooing, the male spreads his fanned wings to reveal an intricate pattern of eye-like spots. He presents this spectacle to potential mates on an area that has been carefully cleared beforehand.

Distribution

englische Verbreitungskarte Argusfasan

Distribution

Asia