StatusIntroduced
RarityFairly Common
Height105 cm
Weight6900 g
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"Wild Turkeys can run at speeds up to 40 km/h and fly in short bursts up to 80 km/h!"
Field Guide
Wild Turkey
4 sections
The Wild Turkey, introduced to New Zealand in the 1860s, is a large and impressive game bird now found in many parts of the country. About the size of a small peacock, this striking bird brings a touch of the North American wilderness to New Zealand's farmlands and forests.
Distribution Map
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Diet
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