Total length :  Males 75-90 cm (30 to 35 in), females 53-63 cm (21 to 25 in)

Coloration :  Males with very colorful and iridescent plumage, scarlet dewlap and white collar (sometimes absent); females mottled brown with pointed tail slightly shorter than in the male.

External characteristics :  Large gallinaceous bird with long, pointed, wavy tail; a fast runner and vigorous, noisy flyer .