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Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

Description:

This fella is a male turkey also known as a tom. You tell its a male by the red and blue colors on its head and neck. Also look closely at the center of his chest and you will see a tuft of hair which are modified feathers that resemble a long skinny beard.

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3 Comments

jonesc.kris
jonesc.kris 12 years ago

Thanks I always thought turkey's were beautiful in their own way.

SerenityBrucker
SerenityBrucker 12 years ago

Beautiful shot

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

Shy Guy!

jonesc.kris
Spotted by
jonesc.kris

Florida, USA

Spotted on Mar 1, 2012
Submitted on Mar 2, 2012

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