Argus (bird)
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The Argus is a type of bird in the family Phasianidae and is closely related to pheasants and peacocks.
There are two genera of birds that are considered Arguses: Rheinardia and Argusianus. Within these genera there are two recognized species each with two subspecies. Argusianus also has a mysterious second species that is sometime thought to have gone extinct, but most likely is based on a simple aberration.
- Crested Argus (genus Rheinardia)
- Crested Argus Pheasant (R. ocellata)
- Great Argus (genus Argusianus)
- Great Argus Pheasant (A. argus)
