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 ) existing in 
the tropical forests of Honduras. They are somewhat allied to the 
Peacock, the Menura , and the Bustard of the ancient continent, though 
very distinct from every other type. 
WILD TURKEY. 
(Maleagris gallopavo, 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 and young, dusky brownish-grey, 
with but few metallic tints. 
