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Ocellated Turkey

Meleagris ocellata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Galliformes ›Family: Phasianidae ›Genus: Meleagris

About

The ocellated turkey (Meleagris ocellata) is a species of turkey residing primarily in the Yucatán Peninsula. A relative of the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), it was sometimes previously treated 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...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ocellated Turkey?
The scientific name of Ocellated Turkey is Meleagris ocellata.
What is the conservation status of Ocellated Turkey?
The Ocellated Turkey has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does Ocellated Turkey belong to?
Ocellated Turkey belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Ocellated Turkey belong to?
Ocellated Turkey belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Ocellated Turkey belong to?
Ocellated Turkey belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Ocellated Turkey belong to?
Ocellated Turkey belongs to the order Galliformes.
What family does Ocellated Turkey belong to?
Ocellated Turkey belongs to the family Phasianidae.
What genus does Ocellated Turkey belong to?
Ocellated Turkey belongs to the genus Meleagris.