Other Scientific Names
Agriocharis ocellata [Collar and Andrew (1988)], Agriocharis ocellata [Collar et al. (1994)], Agriocharis ocellata [Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993)], Agriocharis ocellata [Stotz et al. (1996)]
Family
Phasianidae (Pheasants, Partridges, Turkeys, Grouse)
Central America, in Yucatán Peninsula; from northern Belize west to eastern Chiapas (Mexico), and south to northern Petén (Guatemala).
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 20,000 - 49,999 (2010).
Status NT
Habitat fragmentation through large-scale clear-cutting and conversion to agriculture, hunting are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Food
Omnivorous. Grass seeds and leaves, fruits and insects, corn.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet