Wild
Turkey
(Meleagris gallopavo)
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Turkey Information Length: 36 - 49" Habitat: Mature deciduous and mixed woodlands. In summer, frequents forest edges, forest clearings, and woodlands near agricultural areas. In winter, withdraws deep into the forest, |
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preferring areas with mast-producingtrees and some coniferous trees for roosting. |
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| Diet: Herbaceous vegetation, including buds, leaves, stems, roots, and tubers; seeds, grains, mast such as acorns and beechnuts, wild fruits and berries, insects and spiders. Sometimes, snails and small amphibians. | |||
 Identification
tips for the Wild Turkey |
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| Breeding Map | Winter Map (CBC) | ||
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Hampshire Fish and Game Dept. Illustration of wild turkey, description, range and distribution, habits and habitat, and management info. |
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