Aug 11, 2021 · The American wild turkey's five subspecies are inherently challenging, incredibly alluring and unique in their own way. Each of the five subspecies display different physical and behavioral …

Mar 12, 2012 · There is only one North American wild turkey species, but the overall population is divided into five subspecies—eastern, Osceola, Rio Grande, Merriam, and Gould's wild turkeys. This …

There are two extant turkey species: the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) of Southern, Central and Eastern North America, and the ocellated turkey (Meleagris ocellata) of the Yucatán Peninsula in …

Sep 1, 2025 · Wild turkeys are large, ground-dwelling birds belonging to the species Meleagris gallopavo, native to North America and parts of Mexico, and are one of two extant turkey species, …

May 22, 2018 · Wild Turkeys live in mature forests, particularly nut trees such as oak, hickory, or beech, interspersed with edges and fields. You may also see them along roads and in woodsy backyards. …

Mar 21, 2025 · In anticipation of the April 15 opener, I’ve been researching the differences between various wild turkey subspecies—from the Merriams of the Rocky Mountain West to Florida’s Osceola …

Mar 6, 2025 · Discover the wild turkey subspecies of North America! Learn about the Rio Grande, Merriam's, Osceola, Eastern and Gould's varieties of turkeys.

Aug 1, 2025 · Wild turkeys are showing up everywhere lately. They can be found anywhere from backyards to highways. But, did you know there are five different types of them in the U.S.? Most …

Nov 10, 2025 · Wild turkeys are among the largest and most striking game birds in North America. Adult males, known as gobblers or toms, can weigh upwards of 20 pounds and stand nearly four feet tall, …

Apr 14, 2020 · Estimates put the country’s total population at about 7 million, made up of five different wild turkey subspecies. Each subspecies looks, sounds, and acts a bit differently, which should …