Wild Turkey

A striking contour feather from North America's largest upland ground-dwelling bird. Known for their large size, fan-shaped tails, and bare, colorful heads, Wild Turkeys are iconic symbols of American wildlife.

Rich black and dark brown with strong metallic copper and green iridescence across the center, featuring a distinct subterminal black band and a white-to-buff barred tip.

Pennaceous vane with tightly interlocked barbs and barbicels along the main body, transitioning to slightly looser barbs near the patterned tip.

Stiff and smooth with a glossy, metallic sheen on the dark portions and a slightly more matte texture on the lighter tip.

Distinctive metallic copper/green iridescence coupled with a contrasting pale barred terminal edge and a rigid, curved shaft.

Open hardwood and mixed forests with scattered clearings, agricultural fields, and brushy areas near water sources.

Widely distributed throughout North America, ranging from wooded areas of the United States and Mexico up into parts of southern Canada.

Acts as both a seed disperser and a food source for large mammalian and avian predators, playing an important role in forest ecosystems.

Domestic turkey variants, though wild turkey feathers possess sharper, more pronounced natural metallic barring and coloration.

Wild Turkeys can fly in short bursts up to 55 mph and frequently roost in trees overnight to escape predators despite spending most of their day on the ground.

Good condition with minor wear at the extreme tip, barbs mostly intact, no significant fading or parasite damage.