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Great argus pheasant, Argusianus argus
Great argus pheasant, Argusianus argus (Argus giganteus). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842
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Argus Argusianus Bildersaal Friedrich Gallery Georg Giganteus Naturhistorischer Ornithology Pheasant Thierreiches Treitschke
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This stunning handcoloured lithograph depicts the Great Argus Pheasant, Argusianus argus (also known as Argus giganteus), a magnificent bird native to the forests of Southeast Asia. The image is taken from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's "Gallery of Natural History," published in Liepzig, Germany, in 1842. The Great Argus Pheasant is renowned for its extravagant plumage, with vibrant green and blue feathers adorning its body, and iridescent, fan-like tail coverts. The male bird, as shown in this print, boasts an elaborate head crest, which is used in courtship displays. The Great Argus Pheasant is a ground-dwelling bird, and its diet consists mainly of fruits, seeds, and insects. Due to its large size and striking appearance, it has long been a popular game bird, and its numbers have declined significantly as a result of hunting and habitat loss. This exquisite lithograph, with its intricate details and vibrant colours, is a testament to the skill of the artist and the natural beauty of the Great Argus Pheasant. It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the world's natural wonders and the role that scientific illustration plays in documenting and celebrating them.
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