Turkey (bird) - Wikipedia
WebThe turkey is a large bird in the genus Meleagris, native to North America. 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.
ADW: Meleagris gallopavo: INFORMATION
WebWild turkeys ( Meleagris gallopavo) are one of the most widely distributed game bird species in North America. They are found throughout most of the eastern United States, and in pockets throughout the western United States. They are also found in parts of northern Mexico, particularly in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Wild Turkey | Audubon Field Guide
WebMeleagris gallopavo. At a Glance Range & Identification Behavior Climate Vulnerability Explore More Back to Top. Benjamin Franklin would have preferred to have the Wild Turkey, not the Bald Eagle, chosen as the national symbol of the United States.
Wild Turkey Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
WebThese big, spectacular birds are an increasingly common sight the rest of the year, too, as flocks stride around woods and clearings like miniature dinosaurs. Courting males puff themselves into feathery balls and fill the air with exuberant gobbling. The Wild Turkey’s popularity at the table led to a drastic decline in numbers, but they have ...
Wild Turkey - American Bird Conservancy
WebAt a Glance. Scientific Name:Meleagris gallopavo. Population: 7.8 million. Trend: Increasing. Habitat: Forests adjacent to open spaces, such as field, pasture, and marsh. Wild Turkey range map by Birds of North America, https://birdsna.org, maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Wild Turkey - Meleagris gallopavo - Birds of the World
WebMar 4, 2020 · Wild Turkey Meleagris gallopavo. Wild Turkey. LC Least Concern. Names (34) Subspecies (6) Jon T. McRoberts, Mark C. Wallace, and Stephen W. Eaton. Version: 1.0 — Published March 4, 2020. Text last updated April 4, 2014. This content is available exclusively to Birds of the World subscribers.
Turkey | Description, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
WebThe best known is the common turkey ( Meleagris gallopavo ), a native game bird of North America that has been widely domesticated for the table. The other species is Agriocharis (or Meleagris) ocellata, the ocellated turkey. For unrelated but similar birds, see bustard (Australian turkey), megapode (brush turkey), and snakebird (water turkey).
Wild Turkey Identification - All About Birds
WebMost North American kids learn turkey identification early, by tracing outlines of their hands to make Thanksgiving cards. These big, spectacular birds are an increasingly common sight the rest of the year, too, as flocks stride around woods and clearings like miniature dinosaurs. Courting males puff themselves into feathery balls and fill the air with …
Wild Turkey - eBird
WebWild TurkeyMeleagris gallopavo. Sign in to see your badges. Identification. POWERED BY MERLIN. Listen +7 more audio recordings. Among the largest birds in North America. The large-bodied, long-legged and small-headed look of a turkey is distinctive. Appears dark from a distance. Often seen in small groups in open fields near woods.
Meleagris gallopavo silvestris - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
WebTable of 2022 turkey hunt important dates. Eastern wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo silvestris, hereafter turkey, is an important game species that is pursued by thousands of Alabama hunters each spring. Biologists in Alabama and other parts of the southeastern United States believe that turkey populations have been declining for...
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