It has hundreds or thousands of tiny white spots on its plumage pattern, and thus its naming might have been in reference to the mythical hundred-eyed giant, Argus Panoptes.

[1] These birds have a body shape similar to that of a turkey, however the males have long wing and tail feathers.

Females choose males with the longest tails because it means they are the fastest and smartest of the other birds.

[2] This species of birds is primarily found in tropical regions, or places with lots of plant growth and rainfall.

The lifespan of the Argus in the wild is unknown, but zoos have reported the species living up to 20 years of age.