Agriocharis Apr 2026

: Meleagris ocellata (formerly Agriocharis ocellata ).

: Males possess a blue, fleshy crown or "horn" on the head that becomes more pronounced and orange during the breeding season. agriocharis

These birds prefer a mix of and open areas like savannahs or abandoned farmlands. Their diet is varied but heavily focused on seeds , including native plants and agricultural grains like corn and sorghum. You can find more detailed ecological studies on the Journal of Field Ornithology . AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more : Meleagris ocellata (formerly Agriocharis ocellata )

: Found only in a 50,000-square-mile range encompassing the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, northern Belize , and northern Guatemala . and northern Guatemala .