02.02.01. Wild Turkey, Meleagris gallopavo

Author

• B. G. Carpenter
• Ann Hodgson, Editor
• Florida Ornithological Society

Files

Publisher

University of South Florida

Publication Date

2026

Abstract

Wild Turkey is a popular non-migratory game bird that breeds from southern Canada, throughout the 48 contiguous states, south to Mexico, and can also be found in Hawaii. Two of the 6 identified subspecies breed in Florida. M. g. silvestris is found in the panhandle and M. g. osceola is found only in peninsular Florida. These two subspecies look similar; the main differences being M. g. osceola has darker wings and the white barring on the primaries is narrower and irregular.

Keywords

Ornithology, Breeding, Turkeys

Extent

1 PDF of 3 pages

Series Title

Florida Ornithological Society, Special Publication no. 9

Language

English

Digital Date

2026

Media Type

Atlases

Format

Digital Only

Type

Article

Recommended Citation

Carpenter, B. G.; Hodgson, Ann; and Florida Ornithological Society, "02.02.01. Wild Turkey, Meleagris gallopavo" (2026). 02.02. Phasianidae - Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies. 2.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/bba2_phasianidae/2