About the Wild Turkey
A wild turkey is a heavy North American gamebird.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Meleagris gallopavo |
| Species Codes | wiltur, WITU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Wild Turkey belong to?
The Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Wild Turkey?
A wild turkey is a heavy North American gamebird....
Where can I report a Wild Turkey sighting?
You can log sightings of Wild Turkey on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wiltur, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies 187 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
187
Species in Family
176,205
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