Wildlife of southern forests habitat & management (Chapter 9): Wild Turkey

James G. Dickson

Wildlife of southern forests habitat & management (Chapter 9): Wild Turkey

Informally Refereed

Authors:

James G. Dickson

Year:

2003

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

In: Dickson, James G., comp. ed. Wildlife of southern forests habitat & management. Blaine, WA. Chapter 9. Hancock House Publishers: 108-121

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Abstract

A traditional and very important game species of southern forests is the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). The wild turkey is a truly wild creature and inspires an amazing level of admiration and devotion among turkey hunters. Wild turkeys have stout legs that support the heavy bird and are used to scratch for food, and short powerful wings associated with rapid short flight.

Citation

Dickson, James G. 2003. Wildlife of southern forests habitat & management (Chapter 9): Wild Turkey. In: Dickson, James G., comp. ed. Wildlife of southern forests habitat & management. Blaine, WA. Chapter 9. Hancock House Publishers: 108-121