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Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

Photo by TamLar
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Field Notes

Description:

This is a large bird that is dark brown with black markings. The tail is reddish brown with gray tips. The featherless head may be gray to slate blue and sometimes red.

Habitat:

Forest edges, fields, and open areas.

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