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How large can a male argus pheasant become?

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A peacock stands with its vibrant green and blue tail feathers fully fanned out in display, showing eye-like patterns across the plumage. — Galliform Blue, or Indian, peacock (*Pavo cristatus*) displaying its resplendent feathers.

The male argus pheasant (Argusianus argus), which is a member of the order Galliformes, can reach a length of up to 2 meters (approximately 6.5 feet or 79 inches) when in breeding plumage. This total length includes the bird's wing and tail feathers, the latter of which can exceed one meter in length.12