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National Wild Turkey Federation
Information on the national wild turkey federation, references to a breeder and picture galleries of this bird can be found on the Internet.
A male bird grows a cluster of long, hairlike feathers from the center of its chest. This cluster is known as the turkey's beard. On adult males, these beards average about 9 inches long. The longest beard on record is more than 18 inches long. The legs of these creatures are reddish orange and they have four toes on each foot. Male birds grow large spurs on the backs of their lower legs. These spurs are pointed, bony spikes and are used for defense and to establish dominance.
Information on the national wild turkey federation, references to a breeder and picture galleries of this bird can be found on the Internet.
To view a complete gallery of pictures, just click on Pictures for easy viewing!
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The name of the species goes back to the tendency to attribute exotic foods to far-off lands and doesn’t represent the bird’s origin. These birds were domesticated in Mexico and taken to Europe by the Spanish colonists. The Aztecs and other American tribes relied on these birds as a source of protein, and also utilized their feathers for decorative purposes. Nowadays, meat of this bird is a common food in most parts of the world. There are two species of these birds: the North American and the Central American Ocellated. The North American species is the predecessor of the modern domesticated species. Information on the national wild turkey federation, references to a breeder and picture galleries of this bird can be found on the Internet.
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