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Honduras Turkeys, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's Park, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Honduras Turkeys, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's Park, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Honduras Turkeys, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's Park, 1858. Two specimens, male and female, of that magnificent bird, the Meleagris ocellata of naturalists...were presented to the Queen by Mrs. Stevenson, of Belize...The Meleagris ocellata is a species which far surpasses in beauty both its near allies, the Meleagris gallopavo and M. Mexicanus. These three fine and highly valuable birds are all natives of that part of the American continent lying between the Isthmus of Panama and the United States. It will be truly gratifying should the society succeed in naturalising this splendid bird, and there appears to be a chance of such a fortunate result, as since the birds have been in the gardens they have shown a desire to continue the race, and the female has laid an egg. The immediate localities of which the Meleagris ocellata is a native are the fine forests of Honduras and Yucatan, where it may be regarded as the southern representative of the Mexican and United States species. At the present moment the birds in the society's menagerie are in beautiful condition, and are well worthy of a visit from all lovers of natural history'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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In this photograph from 1858, two Honduras Turkeys, a male and a female, gracefully strut in the lush gardens of the Zoological Society in Regent's Park, London. These magnificent birds, scientifically known as Meleagris ocellata, were presented to Queen Victoria by Mrs. Stevenson of Belize. The Honduras Turkeys are a rare and stunning species, surpassing in beauty their close relatives, the North American Wild Turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) and the Mexican Wild Turkeys (Meleagris mexicana). The discovery of these birds in Europe was a significant achievement for naturalists of the time, as they were native to the region between the Isthmus of Panama and the United States. The Zoological Society was eager to naturalize this splendid bird, and there was hope that this might be possible, as the female had already laid an egg. The Honduras Turkeys were native to the forests of Honduras and Yucatan, where they represented the southernmost extension of the Mexican and North American Wild Turkey species. At the time of this photograph, the birds in the society's menagerie were in excellent condition, and their vibrant plumage and regal demeanor made them a must-see attraction for all lovers of natural history. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the beauty and wonder of these exotic creatures that once captured the imagination of the world. The Honduras Turkeys, with their iridescent plumage and striking appearance, continue to be a source of fascination for naturalists and bird enthusiasts alike.
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