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Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

Photo by RickLampman
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Wild Turkeys are one of the Largest Birds in North America. They can exceed 20 pounds in Weight, & from The Tip of their Beak to Tail feather reach 4 feet in Length. In Flight they can reach speeds of 55 miles a Hour for Short distances.

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PublishedNovember 20, 2013

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