XX. - Argus

Title: Reptiles and birds : a popular account of their various orders, with a description of the habits and economy of the most interesting
Year: 1883 (1880s)
Authors: Louis Figuier, 1819-1894, Parker Gillmore
Subjects: Reptiles; Birds
Source book page: https://archive.org/stream/reptilesbirds00figu/reptilesbirds00figu#page/n420/mode/1up
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The great argus pheasant (Argusianus argus) is a species of pheasant. The scientific name of the Great Argus was given in reference to the many eyes-like pattern on its wings. Argus is a hundred-eyed giant in Greek mythology. The great argus is native to the jungles of Borneo, Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula in southeast Asia.