• Melegris gallopavo
• Males 122 cm (48 inches); females 91 cm (36 inches)
• Tail tipped with chestnut
• Familiar "gobble" sound
• Often roost over water
• Polygamous
• Swift runners
• Habitats include open woodlands and forests
Wild Turkey | Bulls Island Natural Area (S.C.)
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