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. Males display magnificent plumage during the spring breeding season, strutting with fanned tails and puffed feathers.

Rich iridescent bronze, copper, and green sheen across the main body, terminating in a striking velvety black subterminal band and a neat buff-brown or white distal tip.

Pennaceous at the broad terminal portion with tightly interlocked barbs and barbicels, transitioning to plumulaceous (downy) structure near the base with a small, rudimentary afterfeather.

Smooth, slightly stiff at the tip with a luxurious velvety feel on the terminal band, matte to glossy metallic iridescence on the main vane surface.

Broad, squared tip with a distinct velvety black subterminal band bordered by a light buff or brown fringe, combined with intense metallic bronze or green iridescence.

Mixed hardwood and pine forests with scattered openings, clearings, and agricultural fields that provide mast, roosting trees, and brood-rearing cover.

Native to North America, distributed widely across the United States, parts of southern Canada, and Mexico, with introduced populations globally.

Acts as an important seed disperser, predator of insects and small reptiles, and serves as prey for large raptors and mammalian carnivores.

Domestic turkey variants or large grouse species, but distinguished by the specific bronze iridescence and precise terminal banding of wild birds.

Turkeys can fly in short bursts at speeds up to 55 mph and can swim by tucking their wings and kicking. They have excellent vision and hearing.

Good condition, showing a complete, intact vane with minimal fraying and strong structural integrity.