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File:Male wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) strutting.jpg

Wild Turkey

Wild Turkey

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The Wild Turkey is the largest game bird in North America, renowned for its impressive size, elaborate courtship displays, and characteristic 'gobble' call. It is the ancestor of the domestic turkey.
Where to spot
Common across various forested habitats in North America, including deciduous and mixed woodlands, open forests, and agricultural edges.
How to spot
Listen for the male's unmistakable 'gobble' call, especially at dawn. Look for them foraging on the ground in small flocks or perched in trees. Move quietly and maintain a respectful distance as they are wary birds.
When to spot
Observable year-round, but the best time for observation is during the spring breeding season (March-May) when males are most active, vocal, and display frequently. Early mornings are particularly productive.
File:Male wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) strutting.jpg
File:Meleagris gallopavo displaying at Deer Island Open Space Preserve.jpg
File:Meleagris gallopavo domesticus, Neuss (DE) -- 2022 -- 0189.jpg
File:Meleagris gallopavo domesticus, Neuss (DE) -- 2022 -- 0240.jpg
File:Meleagris gallopavo qtl1.jpg
File:Wild Turkey (female) - Meleagris gallopavo, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Woodbridge, Virginia.jpg
File:Male wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) strutting.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Meleagris gallopavo displaying at Deer Island Open Space Preserve.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Meleagris gallopavo domesticus, Neuss (DE) -- 2022 -- 0189.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Meleagris gallopavo domesticus, Neuss (DE) -- 2022 -- 0240.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Meleagris gallopavo qtl1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Wild Turkey (female) - Meleagris gallopavo, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Woodbridge, Virginia.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Despite their large size, Wild Turkeys are strong fliers and often roost high in trees at night to escape predators.
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