WILD TURKEY. 



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temperate parts of the world ; their flesh being generally esteemed 

 before all other poultry. The genus is peculiar to North America, 

 consisting of but two species; the second {M. oculatus) existino- in 

 the tropical forests of Honduras. They are somewhat alhed to the 

 Peacock, the Menura. and the Bustard of the ancient continent, though 

 very distinct from every other type. 



WILD TURKEY. 



(Maleagris galloparo, L. Bonap. Am. Orn. i. p. 79. pi. 9. both sexes.) 



Sf. Charact. — Primaries dusky, banded with white ; tail of 18 

 feathers, ferruginous, thinly waved with black, and with a black 

 band near the extremity. — The male, blackish, with a metallic 

 coppery reflection. The female a.nd young, dusky brownish-grey, 

 with but few metallic tints. 



