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Eastern Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

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Field Notes

Description:

Wild turkey hen and poults or juveniles, brown in color hidden in the tall grass.

Habitat:

Hardwood timber or forests with scattered pastures to forage in.

Notes:

There were many young turkey hiding in the tall grass. They are good flyers when startled and can hide well in the surrounding trees.

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