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Malayan Crested Argus
Rheinardia nigrescens Rothschild, 1902
74–75 cmLength1.5 kgWeight
The Malaysian crested argus (Rheinardia nigrescens) is a large and spectacular peafowl-like species of bird in the pheasant family with dark-brown-spotted black and buff plumage, a heavy pink bill, brown irises and blue skin around the eyes.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The Malaysian crested argus (Rheinardia nigrescens) is a large and spectacular peafowl-like species of bird in the pheasant family with dark-brown-spotted black and buff plumage, a heavy pink bill, brown irises and blue skin around the eyes. The head has two crests; the hind crest, which extends down the occiput, is erected when alarmed and during intentional behaviors including pair bonding and courtship displays. The male has a broad and greatly elongated tail of twelve feathers.
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Questions
How big is the Malayan Crested Argus?
The Malayan Crested Argus is about 74–75 cm long and weighs around 1.5 kg.
Where does the Malayan Crested Argus live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: central Malay Peninsula.
Is the Malayan Crested Argus endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Malayan Crested Argus as Near Threatened.
What does the Malayan Crested Argus eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Malayan Crested Argus in?
It belongs to the family Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae), order Galliformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 74–75 cm
- Weight
- 1.5 kg
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 336 mm
- Tail
- 813 mm
- Bill
- 40 mm
- Tarsus
- 85 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: central Malay Peninsula
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Galliformes
- Family
- Pheasants & Allies Phasianidae
- Genus
- Rheinardia
Other birds in the genus Rheinardia
Vietnamese Crested ArgusRheinardia ocellata
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Black PartridgeMelanoperdix niger
Hill PartridgeArborophila torqueola
Sichuan PartridgeArborophila rufipectus
Chestnut-breasted PartridgeArborophila mandellii
White-necklaced PartridgeArborophila gingica
Rufous-throated PartridgeArborophila rufogularis
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