Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata)
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About Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Turkey-like birds
- Family: Grouse, Turkeys, and Allies
The ocellated turkey is a species of turkey residing primarily in the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico, as well as in parts of Belize and Guatemala. A relative of the North American wild turkey, it was sometimes previously considered in a genus of its own (Agriocharis), but the differences between the two turkeys are currently considered too small to justify generic segregation. It is a relatively large bird, at around 70–122 cm (28–48 in) long and an average weight of 3 kg (6.6 lb) in females and 5 kg (11 lb) in males.
Source: Wikipedia
Visits
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1999-12-06
Calakmul, MexicoOn the road to the ruins, there were several groups in the road shortly after sunrise. -
2009-01-28
Tikal, Guatemala
