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Animals - Northern Territory

Wild Turkey
Meleagris Gallopavo
Range: Through United States and into Mexico, where there is a temperate winter
Habitat: Forests
Diet: Seeds, grasses, nuts, acorns, buds
Fun Facts:
  • Turkey's have gizzards, which are powerful organs used to crush food
  • Spurs, located on the back of legs are most common on males and used for fighting
  • Wild turkeys feed in the morning and late afternoons.  They rest during the day. 

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