Animals - Northern Territory

Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Range:	Throughout the eastern U.S., parts of the western U.S. and northern Mexico.
Habitat:	Hardwood and mixed conifer forests with scattered openings.
Diet:	Seeds, grasses, nuts, acorns, buds. At the zoo they eat game bird pellets.
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.