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Ocellated Turkey

Ocellated Turkey

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3 years ago door Remi
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The Ocellated Turkey is a strikingly beautiful turkey species native to the Yucatán Peninsula, known for its vibrant, iridescent plumage and distinctive eye-like spots ('ocelli') on its tail feathers.
Where to spot
Endemic to tropical forests and woodlands of the Yucatán Peninsula and surrounding regions of Central America.
How to spot
Look for them foraging on the forest floor. Key identification features include their smaller size compared to the Wild Turkey, bright blue head and neck with red wattles, and the prominent ocelli on their tail feathers. Listen for their unique calls.
When to spot
Most active during early mornings and late afternoons, particularly in the breeding season (March-May) when males are displaying.
File:An ocellated turkey, (Meleagris ocellata) walking in a Yucatan resort.jpg
File:Guajolote Ocelado, Ocellated Turkey, Meleagris ocellata (23388147223).jpg
File:Meleagris ocellata -Guatemala-8a.jpg
File:Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata) crossing the road - Calakmul Biosphere Reserve.jpg
File:Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata) facing right - Calakmul Biosphere Reserve.jpg
File:Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata) taking off - Calakmul Biosphere Reserve.jpg
File:Ocellated turkey (Meleagris ocellata) male Peten.jpg
File:Ocellated turkey (Meleagris ocellata) male head Peten.jpg
File:An ocellated turkey, (Meleagris ocellata) walking in a Yucatan resort.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Guajolote Ocelado, Ocellated Turkey, Meleagris ocellata (23388147223).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Meleagris ocellata -Guatemala-8a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata) crossing the road - Calakmul Biosphere Reserve.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata) facing right - Calakmul Biosphere Reserve.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata) taking off - Calakmul Biosphere Reserve.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ocellated turkey (Meleagris ocellata) male Peten.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ocellated turkey (Meleagris ocellata) male head Peten.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Unlike the Wild Turkey, the male Ocellated Turkey does not gobble; instead, it produces a series of unique drumming sounds and explosive notes during its courtship displays.
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