The Ocellated Turkey occurs naturally within the the Yacatan peninsula. He is closely related to the wild turkey, but smaller and more dramatically coloured. He leads a terrestrial existence, preferring running to flying. At night flocks will take to the trees to roost, away from nocturnal hunters. Nests are built on the ground, with teh chicks hatching after 28 days. They are precocial in nature and will leave the nest within 12 hours, following their mother as she forages.
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