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Guatemala · Petén · San Andrés| Common Animals Fish Mushrooms Flora |
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Meleagris ocellata |
July: Hatching. Young turkeys begin following their mothers, learning survival skills in the jungle.
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10 October, 2023
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Completely harmless. Rare forest species. Inhabits tropical forests of Yucatán and Guatemala. Valued as rare game in Mexico and Central America. Often mentioned in local hunting traditions.
Prefers dense tropical forests and shrubs. Feeds on fruits, seeds, and insects. Mostly active during morning and evening.
Walk-up hunting in tropical forests Use of calls and decoys Best times are early morning and dusk
Hunt in areas with dense vegetation. Bird is wary, requires quiet approach. Males are active and vocal during mating season.
Meat is tender and flavorful. Feathers remove easily after some processing. Cool carcass immediately after gutting. Meat is rarely consumed as food.
Breast: Frying, grilling, smoking
Thigh: Braising, soup
Whole bird: Roasting whole
Thigh: Braising, soup
Whole bird: Roasting whole
Fried Ocellated Turkey with Herbs (Pan-fry)
Fragrant dish with garlic and rosemary
Fragrant dish with garlic and rosemary
1. Marinate meat with herbs and garlic.
2. Fry until golden brown.
3. Serve with vegetables and potatoes.
2. Fry until golden brown.
3. Serve with vegetables and potatoes.
Roasted Ocellated Turkey with Citrus (Roasting)
Juicy flavor with orange and lime notes
Juicy flavor with orange and lime notes
1. Rub carcass with salt, pepper, and citrus juice.
2. Roast at 180°C (350°F) for 1 hour.
3. Serve with herbs and fresh vegetables.
2. Roast at 180°C (350°F) for 1 hour.
3. Serve with herbs and fresh vegetables.
Ocellated Turkey in Tomato Sauce (Braising)
Rich tomato flavor with spices
Rich tomato flavor with spices
1. Brown meat until crust forms.
2. Add tomato sauce and simmer 40 min.
3. Serve with rice or pasta.
2. Add tomato sauce and simmer 40 min.
3. Serve with rice or pasta.
Ocellated Turkey Vegetable Soup (Boiling)
Nutritious and flavorful soup
Nutritious and flavorful soup
1. Make broth from bones.
2. Add vegetables and spices.
3. Cook until tender, garnish with herbs.
2. Add vegetables and spices.
3. Cook until tender, garnish with herbs.