Malay Great Argus
The fluid call of this most solitary of pheasants can be heard up to a mile away, cutting 
through the dense lowland hill forest of Malaysia. Calling for any area females to come visit his dancing ground, an area in the forest that he keeps maticulusly cleared of any leaves or sticks, he is ready to go into full display the moment she might wander in. An escape tunnel is at the ready in case of danger.
Argusianus argus
Tying with Great Argus Pheasant Feathers
The large appearance of this bird belies its body size. Wings and tail feathers are often over three feet long. Revered by salmon fly tiers for a long time because the fibers stay married together with other materials the Argus has always been a strong presence in the tier’s arsenal.
There are numerous feathers that can be used for wings on salmon or steelhead flies. The eyed secondary wing feathers are the most often used but any feather with long enough fibers can be used. Also, the “snowflake” feathers, those with white spots, can make great wings.
Creative tiers will find many other uses for body feathers for throats and hackles and the back/rump feathers that have dark brown spots on a tan field make great cheeks, sides and tails. Crafters will also find many creative uses for these feathers.
- feathers assortments
- feathers - male
- Feathers - female
- fly patterns
- links to other exotics
Feather Assortment - Male
These are perfectly matched center tail feathers, both coming from the same bird. The feathers are graded on barb length which ranges from 2" to 3". Please indicate if you'd prefer a tan or white pair.
rump feathers- $/12 pack wing quills - $/pair tail coverts - $/pair
50 feather assortment - $/set |
Feather Assortment - Female
There are seven sets of side tails on an Am-gold. The longest are actually longer than the center tails, while the shortest are only about 3 inches long. The barb lengh on the longest tails are long and the pattern makes for some interesting flies.
rump feathers- $/12 pack wing quills - $/pair tail coverts - $/pair
50 feather assortment - $/set |
Center Tail Feathers
These are perfectly matched center tail feathers, both coming from the same bird. The feathers are graded on barb length which ranges from 2" to 3". Please indicate if you'd prefer a tan or white pair.
3"+ barb - $50 2 1/2" barb - $45 2"+ barb - $40 |
Side Tail Feathers
There are seven sets of side tails on an Am-gold. The longest are actually longer than the center tails, while the shortest are only about 3 inches long. The barb lengh on the longest tails are long and the pattern makes for some interesting flies.
Large - $25 Medium - $15 Small - $5 |
Center Tail Feathers
These are perfectly matched center tail feathers, both coming from the same bird. The feathers are graded on barb length which ranges from 2" to 3". Please indicate if you'd prefer a tan or white pair.
grade #1 - $25 grade #2 - $20 grade #3 - $15 |
Center Tail Feathers
These are perfectly matched center tail feathers, both coming from the same bird. The feathers are graded on barb length which ranges from 2" to 3". Please indicate if you'd prefer a tan or white pair.
3"+ barb - $50 2 1/2" barb - $45 2"+ barb - $40 |
Side Tail Feathers
There are seven sets of side tails on an Am-gold. The longest are actually longer than the center tails, while the shortest are only about 3 inches long. The barb lengh on the longest tails are long and the pattern makes for some interesting flies.
Large - $25 Medium - $15 Small - $5 |
Pheasants
All pheasants are native to Asia. There are 52 different breeds of these beautiful birds, 17 of which are listed as endangered.
Habitat destruction and hunting has reduced the number of these birds in the wild. The Hainan Peacock Pheasant, thought to be a subspecies of the grey, is one of these and is one of the most endangered birds in all of China. Today it is at greater risk of extinction than even the Giant Panda.
None listed here are in such danger - but with habitat destruction and population growth, it's just a matter of time.
Breeds:
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Koklass |
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Dark Feathered Kalij |
Bornean Firebacks Malayan Firebacks |
Siamese Fireback |
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| Long-tailed & True Pheasants | |||||
Designer Ringnecks |
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| Ruffed & Eared Pheasants | |||||
| Peacock Pheasants | |||||
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Jock Scott
Argus Hen
Sketch by Louis A. Fuertes
Courtship Display
Feathers
Argus Male
Males Lower Back
Males perch high in the trees and call through the night.
Preening
