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Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

Description:

Large game bird with a bronze iridescence in the feathers, more noticeable when they puff up for courting or battling. Wings are dark, and barred with white. The rump and tail feathers are tipped with white. Their heads are bare skin and can range from red to blue to gray. Legs are thick with a sharp spur.

Habitat:

Mostly found in woodlands but can also be found in open land, parks and urban areas.

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4 Comments

Jellis
Jellis 10 years ago

Thank you Hema

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

nice one.

Jellis
Jellis 10 years ago

Thank you. Maria

Maria dB
Maria dB 10 years ago

Very nice!

Jellis
Spotted by
Jellis

Alameda, California, USA

Spotted on Mar 23, 2014
Submitted on Mar 27, 2014

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