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: Rheinartia and Argusianus. Within these genera there are two recognized species each with two subspecies. Argusianus also has an unverified third subspecies that is thought to have gone extinct.
- Crested Argus (genus Rheinartia)
- Crested Argus Pheasant (R. ocellata)
- Great Argus (genus Argusianus)
- Great Argus Pheasant (A. argus)
