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Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

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Field Notes

Description:

Very large, blackish and dark brown overall with a coppery sheen. Male was larger with red wattle and long beard. Female smaller less colourful.

Habitat:

Oak forest (but today in my backyard). I live in remote area.

Notes:

Male was courting the female who had moments of interest but eventually walked away.

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