- Turkey (bird) - Wikipedia
There are two extant turkey species: the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) of eastern and central North America and the ocellated turkey (Meleagris ocellata) of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico Males of both turkey species have a distinctive fleshy wattle, called a snood, that hangs from the top of the beak
- Turkey | Description, Habitat, Facts | Britannica
turkey, either of two species of birds classified as members of either the family Phasianidae or Meleagrididae (order Galliformes) The best known is the common turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), a native game bird of North America that has been widely domesticated for the table
- Wild Turkey Identification - All About Birds
Turkeys are dark overall with a bronze-green iridescence to most of their plumage Their wings are dark, boldly barred with white Their rump and tail feathers are broadly tipped with rusty or white The bare skin of the head and neck varies from red to blue to gray
- Wild Facts About Wild Turkeys | U. S. Fish Wildlife Service
Those odd birds at your Thanksgiving table are even wilder than you thought Amuse your guests with some offbeat turkey facts
- Know Your Wild Turkey Subspecies
Wild turkeys are among the most popular game animals in the world, but you will encounter different subspecies of the bird depending on the region of the country in which you live The American wild turkey's five subspecies are inherently challenging, incredibly alluring and unique in their own way
- 26 Facts About Wild Turkeys to Gobble Up - Wildlife Informer
Learn 26 facts about wild turkeys, including their speed, vision, unique behaviors, and how they became a Thanksgiving tradition
- Turkey: Habitat, Diet, Behavior Facts | AnimalGator
Explore the fascinating world of turkeys, covering their habitat, diet, reproduction, conservation status, and unique relationship with humans
- Wild Turkey | Audubon Field Guide
Wild Turkeys usually get around by walking or running, but they can fly strongly, and they typically roost overnight in tall trees Turkeys were formerly considered to belong to a separate family from other chicken-like birds; there are only two species, ours in North America and the Ocellated Turkey in Central America
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