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Domesticated turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

Description:

The turkey is raised throughout temperate parts of the world and is a popular form of poultry. The great majority of domesticated turkeys are bred to have white feathers because their pin feathers are less visible when the carcass is dressed, although brown or bronze-feathered varieties are also raised.

Habitat:

Farms.

Notes:

Found in the zoo of Planckendael, courting his females.

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Mechelen, Vlaanderen, Belgium

Spotted on Mar 11, 2012
Submitted on Apr 2, 2012

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