Wild Turkey (Eastern Wild Turkey, Merriam's Wild Turkey)

The Wild Turkey is a large, distinctive bird native to North America, known for its iridescent plumage, fan-shaped tail, and bare, colorful head. They are robust, ground-dwelling birds that spend their days foraging for nuts, seeds, and insects.

Brownish-gray base with a fluffy texture transitioning to a firm, smooth terminal end featuring a distinct dark brown or black subterminal band and a lighter buff or whitish tip.

The lower portion is largely plumulaceous with loose, fluffy, down-like barbs lacking strict interlocks, while the upper terminal portion is pennaceous with cohesive barbs.

Soft and fluffy at the base (plumulaceous) and smoother and firmer at the distal tip.

Distinctive broad, rounded tip with a dark subterminal band contrasting against a fluffy, grayish-brown plumulaceous base.

Mixed hardwood and pine forests with scattered clearings, agricultural fields, and mature woodlands with access to water.

Native and widely distributed across North America, from southern Canada throughout the United States and parts of Mexico.

Acts as both predator (of insects and small reptiles) and prey, and plays a role in seed dispersal.

Domestic turkey feathers or large grouse feathers, distinguished by specific banding patterns and color tones.

Wild Turkeys can run at speeds up to 25 mph and fly in short bursts up to 55 mph. Despite their heavy bodies, they roost in trees overnight to avoid predators.

Good condition with intact barbs and a clean rachis, showing minimal wear.