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| − | A large gamebird native to North and Central America (Meleagris gallapavo and Meleagris ocellata). Turkeys have been hunted and domesticated for their meat. Their [ | + | A large gamebird native to North and Central America (Meleagris gallapavo and Meleagris ocellata). Turkeys have been hunted and domesticated for their meat. Their [[feather|feathers]] have been used for decoration. |
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| − | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "turkey." Accessed 20 Dec. 2004 . | |
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Latest revision as of 09:34, 22 June 2022
Description
A large gamebird native to North and Central America (Meleagris gallapavo and Meleagris ocellata). Turkeys have been hunted and domesticated for their meat. Their feathers have been used for decoration.
Synonyms and Related Terms
North American wild turkey (Meleagris gallapavo); Mexican ocellated turkey (Meleagris ocellata); (Dan.); Truthühner (Deut.); pavo común (Esp.); dinde (Fr.); gallopoula (Gr.); tamegol hodu (Heb.); kalkoen (Ned.); kalkun (Nor.); peru (Port.); shichimencho (Jap.); chilmyeonjo (Kor.); huoji (Chin.); hindi (Turk.)
Additional Images
Wild turkeys Melagris gallopavo
White turkey female Melagris gallopavo
Turkey Melagris gallopavo
Occelated Turkey Melagris ocellata
Resources and Citations
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "turkey." Accessed 20 Dec. 2004 .
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey_%28bird%29 (accessed Dec 20, 2004)