Wild Turkey

The Wild Turkey is a large, iconic North American game bird known for its iridescent plumage, fan-shaped tail, and bare head of the male. These robust flight and contour feathers display earthy brown and dark tones designed for durability and camouflage in forest understories.

Rich dark brown, greyish-brown, and black tones with subtle bronze or iridescent sheen, typical of wild turkey wing and body plumage

Pennaceous vane structure with strong interlocked barbs and barbules, dense and firm

Stiff, smooth, and matte texture with rigid vane construction for aerodynamic lift

Large size, strong rigid rachis, broad rounded tips, and earthy brown-to-grey coloration with iridescent bronzing characteristic of gallinaceous wing and body feathers

Deciduous and mixed forests with scattered openings, clearings, woodlots, and agricultural fields

Widespread across North America, introduced and naturalized in various other regions globally

Acts as an important seed disperser, insect predator, and a key food source for various apex predators in forest ecosystems

Other large game birds such as domestic turkeys, grouse, and large hawks, distinguished by specific barb patterns and coloration

Wild Turkeys can fly in short bursts up to 55 mph and frequently roost high up in trees at night to avoid predators

Good condition with intact barbs and minimal fraying or wear