Gallery description : picture of a turkey
Tiess are birds that lead a flock life. meleagris is the scientific name for a turkey. Such a name is based on the genus of the bird - meleagris. Fasted recorded speed of a turkey is 10km/h (6mph). The birds usually live for 1-10 years. The usual weight of meleagris is 3-11kg (6.6-24lbs). 70-125cm (28-49in) is a size of a turkey.
Facts about turkeys
| Name | Turkey |
| Skin Type | Feathers |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Size | 70-125cm (28-49in) |
| Top Speed | 10km/h (6mph) |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Weight | 3-11kg (6.6-24lbs) |
| Lifestyle | Flock |
| Type | Bird |
| Colour | Black, white, brown, yellow, green, blue, red |
| Conservation Status | Least concern |
| Habitat | Forest, shrubland and grassy plains |
| Average Clutch Size | 8 |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Genus | Meleagris |
| Main Prey | Insects, nuts, seeds, berries |
| Class | Aves |
| Scientific Name | Meleagris |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Predators | Fox, snake, raccoon |
| Family | Phasianidae |
| Life Span | 1-10 years |
| Wing Span | 150-180cm (59-71in) |
Image Details
| Description | Picture of a turkey. How Do I Roast a Turkey | With the Best Roasting Box! |
| Width | 1520 pixels |
| Heigh | 1056 pixels |
| File type | JPG |
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