Species: Great Argus Pheasant
Habitat: Malaysian Forest
DAK Locale: Maharajah Jungle Trek
Status: Near Threatened
Not as brilliantly colored as some other pheasants, this large ground bird is mostly dark brown with the males having light blue heads, The one pictured below is a female. The males make up for its lack of color with tremendous displays in an attempt to attract females. Loud calls are accompanied by fan-like feathers that appear to have numerous eyes.
The bird is now listed as near threatened. Habitat destruction of its forest home is a major conservation for the bird. Also, locally it has been hunted for food and for its feathers.
Habitat: Malaysian Forest
DAK Locale: Maharajah Jungle Trek
Status: Near Threatened
Not as brilliantly colored as some other pheasants, this large ground bird is mostly dark brown with the males having light blue heads, The one pictured below is a female. The males make up for its lack of color with tremendous displays in an attempt to attract females. Loud calls are accompanied by fan-like feathers that appear to have numerous eyes.
The bird is now listed as near threatened. Habitat destruction of its forest home is a major conservation for the bird. Also, locally it has been hunted for food and for its feathers.
By Safari Mike
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