There are two living turkey species. Did you know one turkey species has eyespots on its tail, like a peacock? Learn more facts about the turkey bird in this Animal Fact Files episode. We'll discuss turkey facts!

Scientific Name: Genus - Meleagris
Range: North and Central America
Habitat: forested regions with open spaces like meadows and marshes
Size: (ocellated turkeys are slightly smaller than wild turkeys)
  -Male - 40 inches (102cm) tall, 20 pounds (9kg) weight
  -Female 30 inches (76cm) tall, 10 pounds (4.5kg) weight
Diet: invertebrates, leaves, fruits, seeds, etc.
Threats: skunks, foxes, owls, hawks, crows, bobcats, etc.
Lifespan: 5 years on average

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Turkey NAME ORIGIN 0:00
Turkey SPECIES and SIZE 0:44
Turkey SEXUAL DIMORPHISM 1:27
Turkey LIFE CYCLE 1:51
Turkey BEHAVIOR 2:49
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