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Wild Turkey (Female)

Meleagris gallopavo

Description:

The Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is native to North America and is the heaviest member of the diverse Galliformes. It is the same species as the domestic turkey, which was originally derived from a southern Mexican subspecies of Wild Turkey (not the related Ocellated Turkey).

Habitat:

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Fyn Kynd
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Fyn Kynd

Maine, USA

Spotted on Jun 5, 2012
Submitted on Sep 10, 2012

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