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Rio Grande Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo intermedia

Description:

A mostly brown iridescent body, this subspecies is distinguished by the tan band at the end of its tail feathers.

Habitat:

Found through much of the eastern half of North America, with occasional spots in the western half occupied by them. They are usually found in less wooded areas such as prairie or grasslands.

Notes:

In Palo Duro Canyon State Park.

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2 Comments

Cody.conway
Cody.conway 11 years ago

Really clean shot!

AmirSohail
AmirSohail 11 years ago

seems good to me elder sister.

AshleyT
Spotted by
AshleyT

Canyon, Texas, USA

Spotted on Nov 26, 2012
Submitted on Nov 26, 2012

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