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Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

Photo by jonesc.kris
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

This fella is a male turkey also known as a tom. You tell its a male by the red and blue colors on its head and neck. Also look closely at the center of his chest and you will see a tuft of hair which are modified feathers that resemble a long skinny beard.

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Thanks I always thought turkey's were beautiful in their own way.

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