- Turkey (bird) - Wikipedia
The earliest turkeys evolved in North America over 20 million years ago They share a recent common ancestor with grouse, pheasants, and other fowl The wild turkey species is the ancestor of the domestic turkey, which was domesticated approximately 2,000 years ago by indigenous peoples
- Wild Turkey Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Turkeys are dark overall with a bronze-green iridescence to most of their plumage Their wings are dark, boldly barred with white Their rump and tail feathers are broadly tipped with rusty or white The bare skin of the head and neck varies from red to blue to gray
- Turkey | Description, Habitat, Facts | Britannica
turkey, either of two species of birds classified as members of either the family Phasianidae or Meleagrididae (order Galliformes) The best known is the common turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), a native game bird of North America that has been widely domesticated for the table
- Know Your Wild Turkey Subspecies - National Wild Turkey Federation
Wild turkeys are among the most popular game animals in the world, but you will encounter different subspecies of the bird depending on the region of the country in which you live The American wild turkey's five subspecies are inherently challenging, incredibly alluring and unique in their own way
- Wild Facts About Wild Turkeys - U. S. Fish Wildlife Service
Those odd birds at your Thanksgiving table are even wilder than you thought Amuse your guests with some offbeat turkey facts
- 10 Fun Facts About the Wild Turkey | Audubon
While they might not look like the fastest birds, Wild Turkeys are surprisingly confident fliers, capable of hitting 60 miles per hour They are also more agile than they appear
- Turkey - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Though they are the same species, domestic and wild turkeys are drastically different in behavior and shape Read on to learn about the Turkey Domestic Turkeys are much larger than their wild counterparts Humans have spent thousands of years selectively breeding these fowl into fatter and friendlier birds
- 26 Facts About Wild Turkeys to Gobble Up - Wildlife Informer
Learn 26 facts about wild turkeys, including their speed, vision, unique behaviors, and how they became a Thanksgiving tradition
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