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The great argus is a brown-plumaged pheasant with a blue head and neck, rufous red upper breast, black hair-like feathers on the crown and nape, and red legs. Unusual among Galliformes, the great argus has no uropygial gland.
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When to see the Great Argus
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 9 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is July, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Great Argus
The map shades 5 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Great Argus
The great argus, or greater argus, is a large species of pheasant from 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.
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Easily confused with
Shelley's FrancolinScleroptila shelleyiShelley's francolin is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae.
Rufous-throated PartridgeArborophila rufogularisThe rufous-throated partridge is 26–29 cm (10–11 in) long.
Harlequin QuailCoturnix delegorgueiThe harlequin quail is a species of bird in the family Phasianidae.
Side by side: Great Argus vs Rufous-throated Partridge
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