What specific vocalization is associated with the male Ocellated Turkey?
Answer
A peculiar, high-pitched, whistling sound
The vocalizations of the Ocellated Turkey differ significantly from its northern counterpart. Instead of the familiar loud gobble characteristic of the North American *Meleagris gallopavo* males, the Ocellated Turkey produces a peculiar sound described specifically as high-pitched and whistling. This difference in sound production may be related to the distinct visual signaling requirements and acoustic properties of their respective habitats; the whistles are less booming than the gobble needed to carry across open temperate woodlands.
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