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Meleagris gallopavo Taxonomy Five or six subspecies are recognized: eastern, Osceola (Florida), Rio Grande, Merriam’s, Gould’s, and the south Mexican. Only one other species exists in the genus — the ocellated turkey of the Yucatán. Common Names by Region Why
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Pavo Cristatus Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Quick ID Range Habitat & Behavior Diet Reproduction Threats / Conservation / Notes Additional Notes Genetics Two separate recessive traits are stacked in this individual. Black shoulder (nigripennis) is a simple autosomal
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Helmeted Guineafowl Taxonomy Common Names Physical Description Size: 53–58 cm in length Weight: 1.3–1.6 kg Plumage: Characterized by grey-black feathers with white spots. The head is small, with a distinctive bony casque (“helmet”) on the top. The face is bare
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Standard Bronze Turkey Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: The Standard Bronze Turkey is a large domesticated bird known for its distinctive bronze plumage. Adult males, called toms or gobblers, typically exhibit iridescent bronze feathers with black accents. Their heads