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Wild Turkeys are very large, plump birds with long legs, wide, rounded tails, and a small head on a long, slim neck. One of our largest and heaviest birds; smaller than a Trumpeter Swan; about twice the size (and four times as heavy) as a Ring-necked Pheasant.
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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.
Most 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.
Wild Turkey Identification 101. Learn about wild turkeys so you can record accurate observations for the TWRA Turkey Observation Survey. Turkey Basics-Gobblers and Hens. Let’s begin with the basics of distinguishing male wild turkeys (gobblers) from females (hens). Gobblers & Jakes.
28 lut 2023 · Wild Turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo), native to North America, are adaptable birds found in various habitats from grasslands to open woodlands. Males are larger with distinctive beards and colorful facial features, while females are smaller and either lack these characteristics or they are less pronounced.
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. Gobbling often audible in the spring and early summer.
Learn about the two species and five subspecies of wild turkeys, their characteristics, habitats, and oddities. See photos, facts, and tips on how to identify and hunt wild turkeys.
