Turkeys - Facts for Kids

Wild turkey displaying its tail feathers in a grassy field. The large bird has dark, iridescent plumage, a bare head and neck with red, white, and blue fleshy growths, and a fully fanned tail with dark bars.

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Facts About Turkeys For Kids

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Wild turkeys belong to a scientific family called Phasianidae, which includes chickens, pheasants, and peacocks!

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All About Birds

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