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Donkees

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Thu Nov 28, 2024, 09:39 AM Nov 28

Ocellated Turkey, Plumage Detail



Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata) male preening, Guatemala
Photographer:
Ignacio Yufera


Ocellated Turkey (Meleagris ocellata) feathers, native to Central America
Photographer:
Roland Seitre


Oscellated turkey (Meleagris ocellata) plumage detail, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico.
Photographer:
Grant Maslowski


Ocellated turkey (Meleagris ocellata) male, portrait, Gallon Jug, Orange Walk District, Belize.
Photographer:
Lucas Bustamante
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Ocellated Turkey, Plumage Detail (Original Post) Donkees Nov 28 OP
Beautiful photos... GiqueCee Nov 28 #1
:) Always learning something new on DU Donkees Nov 28 #2

GiqueCee

(1,489 posts)
1. Beautiful photos...
Thu Nov 28, 2024, 10:02 AM
Nov 28

... the Central American turkey exhibits much more flamboyant plumage than his North American cousin. He also lacks the snood and caruncles of our local birds here in Vermont.
When the snow gets deep, flocks frequently visit our bird feeders, and leave sizable poopsicles in appreciation of the bounty we provide. Hens and poults come first, followed by toms and jakes. Such crowds make for a lot of poopsicles to shovel up so the dogs don't snack on 'em. Eccchh!

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