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Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) - Males in display - New York - Widespread in the U. S. and Mexico - reintroduced in much of former range - largest gamebird in North America - birds of the open forest - forage mostly on the ground for seeds - nuts
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Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) - Males in display - New York - Widespread in the U. S. and Mexico - reintroduced in much of former range - largest gamebird in North America - birds of the open forest - forage mostly on the ground for seeds - nuts
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Wild Turkey - Males in display
New York, USA
Meleagris gallopavo
John Cancalosi
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Courtship Display Displaying Displays Gamebird Gamebirds Turkey Turkeys
Turkey Talk - When the Boys Strut Their Stuff!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by John Cancalosi, we witness a mesmerizing display of courtship and rivalry among the wild turkey males in New York. These magnificent creatures, known as Meleagris gallopavo, are not just your ordinary Thanksgiving centerpiece; they are the largest gamebirds in North America! With their vibrant feathers on full display and tails fanned out like peacock royalty, these dapper gentlemen are vying for attention from their female counterparts. As if posing for a fashion magazine cover shoot, they flaunt their colorful plumage with pride. But it's not all about looks for these feathered Casanovas! They also have to impress with their vocal talents. During springtime displays, you can hear them giving off a distinctive descending gobble that echoes through the forest. While the males steal the spotlight with their grand gestures and booming voices, let's not forget about our lovely ladies and younger turkeys who may be smaller and duller in appearance but play an equally important role in this avian society. So next time you stumble upon a flock of up to 60 wild turkeys roaming freely in open forests across the United States and Mexico, take a moment to appreciate nature's own extravagant showmanship - where beauty meets charisma!
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