Great argus
Argusianus argus
ok. 1,8 mDorosły ptak
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- approx. 1.6–2.7 kgDorosłe osobniki
Great argus — size comparison
The great argus inhabits Southeast Asian forests. Males have elongated wing feathers with numerous eyespots and regularly clear ground display arenas of leaves
Silhouette comparison
Length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles
Total lengthScale in m
00,511,52
approx. 1.8 m
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Great argus — size comparison — facts and sources
The great argus inhabits Southeast Asian forests. Males have elongated wing feathers with numerous eyespots and regularly clear ground display arenas of leaves and twigs.
Loud calls advertise presence; males spread ornaments and dance before females. Females incubate and lead young. Fruit, seeds and invertebrates are gathered on forest floors.