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Among the largest birds in North America.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyPheasants, Grouse, and Allies
SizeGiant
RarityRare
HabitatClosed forest, Grassland, Open woodland, Sparse woodland, and Waterbodies
Best timeMost reliable in Tasmania from April.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Stanislas Wroza
Range map
Range map
95visible hotspots
389visible records
3states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Appears dark from a distance. Often seen in small groups in open fields near woods. Gobbling often audible in the spring and early summer.
Behavior
The large-bodied, long-legged and small-headed look of a turkey is distinctive.
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