Vietnamese Crested Argus
Vietnamese Crested Argus (<em>Rheinardia ocellata</em>) is a species of Pheasants &amp; Allies (<em>Phasianidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grou…
Overview
Vietnamese Crested Argus (Rheinardia ocellata) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Rheinardia; binomial: Rheinardia ocellata; authority: (Elliot, DG, 1871).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Change English name from Crested Argus to Vietnamese Crested Argus with split of R. nigrescens (Davison et al. 2020).
