Great Argus

Argusianus argus (Linnaeus, 1766)

2 kgWeight

The great argus or greater argus (Argusianus argus) is a large species of pheasant native to the jungles of Borneo, Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula in southeast Asia.

Busiest months: July · Most records: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Great Argus has been recorded at 70 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest LodgeMalaysia900 records
Danum Valley Field CentreMalaysia710 records
Taman Negara NP Kuala TahanMalaysia368 records

More places

Gunung Panti Recreational Forest – Panti Bird Sanctuary and North AreaMalaysia309 records
Earth Lodge, Ulu MudaMalaysia212 records
Deramakot Forest ReserveMalaysia180 records
Khao Luang NP – Krung Ching Waterfall trail & campgroundThailand168 records
Hala – Bala Wildlife Sanctuary – BalaThailand133 records
Taman Negara NPMalaysia119 records
Taman Negara NP – Mutiara ResortMalaysia115 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Malaysia Thailand Indonesia Brunei

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The great argus or greater argus (Argusianus argus) is a large species of pheasant native to the jungles of Borneo, Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula in 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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