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Great Argus Argusianus argus

Described by: Linnaeus (1766)
Alternate common name(s): Great Argus-pheasant, Argus Pheasant, Double-banded Argus
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors

Photographs

Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Feb 19, 1997 © Peter R. Bono 
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Range

Malay Peninsula and Greater Sundas;
Three populations;
(1) Peninsular sw. Thailand and nc. peninsular Malaysia (Belum area). Sumatra.
(2) C. Borneo.
(3) The Double-banded Argus was originally thought to be from Java, but more recent evidence indicates that it more likely was found on Tioman Is. off the e. coast of Malaya.

Videos

No videos are available for this species

Sounds

Location unknown - Date unknown Source: John van der Woude

References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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