Peacock turkey
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European turkey ( Meleagris ocellata ) |
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| Cuvier , 1820 |
The ocellated turkey ( Meleagris ocellata ) is besides the actual turkey the only other type of turkeys ( Meleagris ). It is common in northern Central America .
features
Peacock turkeys reach a weight of 3.25-4 kg and are 71-92 cm high and 90-100 cm long. The hens are only 1.9–2 kg and 65–69 cm high. The plumage of the peacock turkey is shiny red, green, blue, and purple in color. The neck and head are featherless and light blue. The area around the eyes and the flap of skin of the rooster hanging over the beak are red.
distribution
Peacock turkeys are only widespread on the Yucatán peninsula . They occur on the territories of Mexico , Guatemala and Belize . The habitat is the tropical rainforest, but open areas nearby are ideal for foraging.
literature
- Josep del Hoyo et al .: Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 2: New World Vultures to Guinea Fowl. Lynx Edicions, 1994, ISBN 84-87334-15-6 .
Web links
- Meleagris ocellata in the endangered Red List species the IUCN 2008. Posted by: BirdLife International, 2008. Accessed January 31 of 2009.
- Videos, photos and sound recordings of Meleagris ocellata in the Internet Bird Collection