Wild Turkey (Eastern Wild Turkey)

The Wild Turkey is a large, ground-dwelling bird known for its iconic fan-shaped tail, bare blue-and-red head, and iridescent plumage that catches the light in brilliant bronze and copper tones. They are powerful runners and agile fliers despite their heavy bodies.

Rich iridescent bronze, copper, and green sheen across the pennaceous vane, featuring a distinct velvety black subterminal band and a lighter brown or buff margin

Pennaceous upper portion with tightly interlocked barbs and barbules, transitioning smoothly into a loose, fluffy plumulaceous base with an afterfeather

Smooth and glossy on the upper pennaceous portion, transitioning to a soft, downy texture at the base

Distinctive iridescent metallic sheen, broad rounded shape, velvety black terminal band, and fluffy plumulaceous base with an afterfeather

Mature deciduous and mixed conifer-hardwood forests with scattered openings, clearings, and agricultural fields

Native to North America, ranging across much of the United States, parts of southern Canada, and into Mexico, introduced elsewhere

Serves as an important omnivore and seed disperser in forest ecosystems, while also acting as a key prey species for large mammalian and avian predators

Other large gallinaceous birds such as pheasants or large grouse, though the size and unique iridescent bronze banding make Wild Turkey contour feathers quite distinct

Wild Turkeys can run at speeds up to 25 mph and fly in short bursts at speeds up to 55 mph. They spend their nights roosting high in trees to avoid mammalian predators.

Good condition, fresh, with intact barbs and minimal wear