WILD TURKEY. 
The Turkey came originally from North 
America, where it still associates in large 
flocks, though it is fast decreasing in its 
wild state, being only found in remote 
and unfrequented spots. It is about 
three feet and a half in length ; being 
somewhat larger than the domestic va- 
riety. The general color of the plumage 
is black, variegated with bronze and 
bright glossy green, in some parts chang- 
ing to purple ; the quills are green gold, 
black towards the end, and tipped with 
white ; the tail consists of eighteen 
feathers, brown, mottled, and tipped with 
