Wild Turkey

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Wild Turkey Meleagris gallopavo

Status.

Category E*

Native Range

North America. Southern Canada southwards over much of the US into Mexico.

Conservation Status

Least Concern

British Occurrence

NBN atlas has 20 records as at end 2024. Map Here.

Reported breeding in 5 of the 14 years from 2005-14, with the latest occasion being in 2011 in Lancashire and Merseyside.

Where to see Wild Turkey in captivity


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