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Birdsong field guide

Ocellated Turkey

Meleagris ocellata

A vibrant, iridescent relative of the North American wild turkey, distinguished by its peacock-like tail spots and lack of a beard.

What it sounds like

A series of hollow, accelerating 'thumping' or 'drumming' sounds followed by a high-pitched, melodic song.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. George Wagner · MexicoCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is one of only two extant species of turkey in the world, the other being Meleagris gallopavo.
The 'ocellated' name refers to the 'ocelli' or eye-shaped spots on its tail feathers, similar to those of a peacock.
Both sexes feature a distinctive blue head and neck covered in red and orange fleshy nodules.
Unlike the North American wild turkey, this species does not 'gobble'; males perform a sequence of low-frequency drumming followed by high-pitched whistles.
Despite their size, they are strong fliers and typically roost high in the forest canopy to avoid predators like jaguars.

Habitat

Tropical deciduous and evergreen forests, often found in clearings and forest edges.

Range

Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico, northern Guatemala, and northwestern Belize.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Wild TurkeyMeleagris gallopavo

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