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Rio Grande Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo intermedia

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

A large bird with dark feathers that have a coppery sheen.

Habitat:

Prairie type area.

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Wild Turkey

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
suzmonk
I think this is the turkey species introduced in Hawaii ... early 60s. Interesting to see one, thanks.

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PublishedAugust 28, 2013

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