PLATE LXXXIV 



BORNEAN ARGUS PHEASANT 



Argusiamis grayi Elliot 



The Bornean Argus has the white of the plumage clearer, and the breast is bright rusty red instead 

 of the dull chestnut in the Malay bird. The blue face and the red legs and feet are the brightest colours 

 on the bird, but the plumage is a wonderfully harmonious combination of buff, white, brown and grey. 

 When the wings are full spread the radiating lines of eyes appear as if illuminated from above, and when 

 the bird vibrates its plumage, all appear to revolve in their sockets— perhaps the most remarkable sight 

 to be found in the world of bird life. 



