The Wild Turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, is native to North America and is the heaviest member of the Galliformes. The adult male normally weighs from 11-24 lbs and measures 39-49 in. The wingspan ranges from 49-57 in. Males are polygamous, so they form territories that may have as many as 5 hens within them. Male Wild Turkeys display for females by puffing out their feathers, spreading out their tails and dragging their wings. This behavior is most commonly referred to as strutting. Their heads and necks are colored brilliantly with red, blue and white.
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irinsmith 50 months ago | reply
wow..wow. magnificent. great details!
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dracobotanicus 50 months ago | reply
It was amazing to watch them displaying during a recent stay in Madera Canyon and wandering round the woods in quite large numbers. Being woken at 5.45 in the morning by them making all sorts of noises and calls and looking out to find 30 of them roosting in a sycamore tree next to my cabin was quite an experience too !
jennie-robyn 50 months ago | reply
What an amazing bird
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NamdurApi 50 months ago | reply
Great shot
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Ambersky235 32 months ago | reply
Superb photograph
lunamom58 32 months ago | reply
great shot!
lunamom58 31 months ago | reply
Thanks for sharing this wonderful photo...I've used it here:
susanej05 31 months ago | reply
Nice photo! I've included it (with attribution at the bottom) in this blog post. Thanks!
~Brenda-Starr~ 31 months ago | reply
Stunning capture!
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Lady Bella 1 31 months ago | reply
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...Steve 26 months ago | reply
Thanks for making your photo CC. I'm using it here if that's ok with you.
judder1952 23 months ago | reply
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CactisBoy 22 months ago | reply
Thanks i used this here
The Living Palette 21 months ago | reply
I am 15 year old artist, would you mind if I used your picture for reference for a painting???