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Argusianus

Argusianus

9.9
A large pheasant from Southeast Asia with showy male feathers
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Argusianus
  • The Argusianus is renowned for the male's spectacular display of plumage.

Examples

  • Researchers have observed Argusianus in the rainforests of Borneo.

  • Conservation efforts focus on protecting the habitat of the Argusianus.

  • The Argusianus is known for its striking plumage.

  • Did you see the Argusianus at the zoo?

  • Researchers have observed the magnificent Argusianus in the rainforests of Borneo.

  • The Argusianus is renowned for the male's spectacular display of plumage during courtship.

  • Conservation efforts focus on protecting the natural habitat of the rare Argusianus.

Synonyms

argus pheasant
vsArgusianus
  • Philippine
9.9

A large Southeast Asian bird with eye-like spots on its wings and tail

is the scientific genus name for these large Southeast Asian pheasants
argus
vsArgusianus
  • Philippine
9.9

A large bird with long tail feathers that have eye-like spots

is the genus label that groups these long tailed patterned Southeast Asian pheasants

Surface Forms

Argusianus singular
Argusianus plural

Etymology

The word Argusianus comes from Argus, a giant in Greek stories who had many eyes. The male bird's feathers show many eye-like spots, so the name points to those 'eyes' and helps explain why this pheasant is called that.