Wild Turkey
Wild Turkey (<em>Meleagris gallopavo</em>) is a species of Pheasants &amp; Allies (<em>Phasianidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Overview
Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse). A large North American game bird with iridescent bronze plumage, a bare red head and wattles; males fan their tails and gobble during courtship; the ancestor of the domestic turkey; roosts in trees at night.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Meleagris; binomial: Meleagris gallopavo; authority: Linnaeus, 1758. Typical size: 100-125cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
