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Great argus
Argusianus argus, Linnaeus, 1766
The name of this species comes from the hundred-eyed giant from Greek mythology, Argus, and is related to the pattern on the feathers that resembles eyes. The male has a very long tail, in which the two middle rectrices are the longest. Great argus’ courtship displays are among the most spectacular in the bird world.
Distribution: Malay Peninsula, Vietnam, Sumatra, Borneo, southwestern Thailand
male
body length: 160–203 cm
wing length: 80–100 cm
body mass: 2–2,6 kg
female
body length: 72–76 cm
wing length: 30–35 cm
body mass: 1,6–1,7 kg