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| The genus '''''Argusianus''''' |
The genus '''''Argusianus''''' ], 1849 consists of two ] of spectacularly ]d ] with greatly elongated ] and central tail feathers. | ||
| The ] was described from a portion of a single primary ] found in a batch of ] ] feathers. It is probably just an aberrant specimen. | The ] was described from a portion of a single primary ] found in a batch of ] ] feathers. It is probably just an aberrant specimen. | ||
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| Great Argus at San Diego Zoo, USA | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Galliformes |
| Family: | Phasianidae |
| Subfamily: | Phasianinae |
| Genus: | Argusianus G.R. Gray, 1849 |
The genus Argusianus G.R. Gray, 1849 consists of two species of spectacularly plumaged pheasant with greatly elongated secondaries and central tail feathers.
The Double-banded Argus was described from a portion of a single primary feather found in a batch of Great Argus millinery feathers. It is probably just an aberrant specimen.