Ocellated Turkey

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Ocellated Turkey (<em>Meleagris ocellata</em>) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (<em>Phasianidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Overview

Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Meleagris; binomial: Meleagris ocellata; authority: Cuvier, 1820.

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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