Learning The Diverse Species Of Turkeys In The States

The turkeys of North America are divided into 5 distinct subspecies. They differ slightly in size, color, and habits but the geographic regions where they inhabit also assists to distinguish them. The Eastern Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallapavo silvestris) is one of the largest with the five subspecies. Adult males, or gobblers, may weigh 20 pounds or much more. The body feathers of gobblers have a rich, metallic, copper/bronze iridescence. The tips with the tail feathers have a dark buff or

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