Ocellated Turkey - Pavo Ocelado - Meleagris Ocellata , Heritage Turkey Breeds 1

The Ocellated Turkey looks similar to the Common Turkey but the males in particular are much more colourful and larger, growing to a metre in length. They have inflatable wattles on their heads and a startling bare blue head and neck. The word ‘ocellated’ derives from the peacock-like ocelli (eyes) on the tail feathers. #ocellatedturkey BEHAVIOUR: The Ocellated Turkey is an omnivore and ground feeder, with a diet that includes fruit, insects and grass seeds. The birds are shy, but can be noisy, with males and females having different and distinctive calls. The male call includes a gobble reminiscent of the domestic turkey, while females give a repeated clucking alarm call. The females lay large clutches of eggs in a shallow scrape during a short breeding season running from March to April. As many as 15 eggs have been reported, but the usual average number is more like 12. HABITAT: The Ocellated Turkey is found in Southern Mexico, Northern Guatemala and Belize, preferring to