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Eastern turkey -
- Meleagris gallopavo subsp. gallopavo Linnaeus, 1758 +
- Meleagris gallopavo subsp. intermedia Sennett, 1879 +
- Meleagris gallopavo subsp. merriami Nelson, 1900 +
- Meleagris gallopavo subsp. mexicana Gould, 1856 +
- Meleagris gallopavo subsp. osceola Scott, 1890 +
- Meleagris gallopavo subsp. silvestris Vieillot, 1817 +
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Eastern turkey -
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Table Of Contents
- Description
- Behavior
- Reproduction and Life History
- Morphology
- Trophic Strategy
- Ecology and Distribution
- Distribution
- Habitat
- Associations
- Conservation
- Relevance
- Uses
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- References and More Information
- Literature References
- Specialist Projects
- Common Names
Behavior
Kari Kirschbaum, Jason McCullough
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Wild turkeys are diurnal and non-migratory. By day, they can be seen grazing in fields and woodlands. At night, they roost in trees.
Wild turkeys are generally wary, and have keen eyesight and hearing. They are swift runners and fast fliers. Turkeys have been recorded flying at 88.5 km/h.
Turkeys are social. During the winter, they form bands in which dominance hierarchies may develop. In some populations, each band may defend a territory against other bands. (Eaton, 1992)
Home Range
We do not have information on home range of this species at this time.
Communication and Perception
Kari Kirschbaum, Jason McCullough
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Wild turkeys use vocalizations and physical displays to communicate. For example, during the spring, males will fan out their tails, strut and "gobble" in an attempt to attract and retain a harem of females. Biologists recognize at least 15 different wild turkey vocalizations, including the widely recognized "gobble". The "gobble" is give primarily by males with the purpose of attracting females and repelling competing males. Other vocalizations are used by both sexes to communicate a variety of messages. (Eaton, 1992)
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