Vietnamese Crested Argus

Rheinardia ocellata

Vietnamese Crested Argus (Rheinardia ocellata) — Gamebirds of South & Southeast Asia.

The Vietnamese Crested Argus (Rheinardia ocellata) is a member of the Phasianidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 1.5 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

CR Critically Endangered

Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Galliformes
Family Phasianidae Pheasants & Allies
Genus Rheinardia
Species ocellata

Where it lives

Central Vietnam, eastern Laos

South & Southeast Asia

Quick facts

Weight: 1.5 kg
Diet: Omnivores
Family: Phasianidae
Order: Galliformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Near Threatened

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Vietnamese Crested Argus is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.

Behaviour

A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.

Migration

The Vietnamese Crested Argus is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Vietnamese Crested Argus (Rheinardia ocellata) is a species of bird in the Phasianidae family, part of the order Galliformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR c Vietnam, e Laos.

It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 1.5 kg, with a wing length of about 33.6 cm and a tail of around 81.3 cm.

It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.

The species has a mapped global range of roughly 54,000 km².

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Vietnamese Crested Argus?

The Vietnamese Crested Argus is a very large bird that weighs around 1.5 kg.

Where does the Vietnamese Crested Argus live?

The Vietnamese Crested Argus is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR c Vietnam, e Laos, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Vietnamese Crested Argus belong to?

The Vietnamese Crested Argus (Rheinardia ocellata) belongs to the Phasianidae family, in the order Galliformes.

What does the Vietnamese Crested Argus eat?

The Vietnamese Crested Argus is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.

Does the Vietnamese Crested Argus migrate?

The Vietnamese Crested Argus is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the Vietnamese Crested Argus endangered?

It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.

How large is the Vietnamese Crested Argus's range?

The Vietnamese Crested Argus has a mapped global range of about 54,000 km².