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Ortygis ocellata

Ortygis ocellata

Philippines, Peru
Status
Unknown

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
woodland canopies, open shrublands, and diverse forest biomes

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
seeds, insects, small invertebrates, nectar, and wild berries

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Remarks. Note that Ortygis ocellatus Meyen, 1834 a, is nomenclaturally independent from Oriolus [sic] ocellatus Scopoli (1786: 88). Although both names were applied to the same species (von Mertens 1866: 26), they are secondary homonyms, having been described in different genera, and with different types. The ZMB possesses a Turnix ocellatus (ZMB 11459) collected by Deppe at Manila, Philippines, probably when returning from California in 1837 – 1838. Meyen (1834 a) did not mention this specimen and even incorrectly said that his own species occurs in Peru. We thus do not consider Deppe’s specimen as a part of the type series.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Ortygis ocellata is officially designated as Unknown. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to woodland canopies, open shrublands, and diverse forest biomes, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of seeds, insects, small invertebrates, nectar, and wild berries. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a diurnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 8 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Ortygis ocellata.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangePhilippines, Peru
Habitat Rangewoodland canopies, open shrublands, and diverse forest biomes
Lifespan8 Yrs
StatusUnknown
ScientificOrtygis ocellata
Registry Info
Lifespan8 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyRallidae