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How many species of turkey are in the US?
The National Wild Turkey Federation website explains that the two species of turkeys are the North American and the ocellated. The North American species has five subspecies, including the Eastern, Florida (Osceola), Rio Grande, Merriam’s and Gould’s.
What are the different types of turkeys in the US?
America’s 5 Wild Turkey Subspecies
- Eastern Turkey Subspecies. Eastern turkeys are the most populous in the country with a flock size of about 5.3 million.
- Merriam’s Turkey Subspecies.
- Rio Grande Turkey Subspecies.
- Gould’s Turkey Subspecies.
- Osceola Turkey Subpecies.
How many different types of turkey are there?
Midget White turkey
Bourbon RedBronze turkey
Wild turkey/Lower classifications
Where are wild turkeys in USA?
The Eastern wild turkey inhabits most of the eastern forest, from southern Canada to north Florida and westward to Texas, Iowa, and Minnesota. The Eastern subspecies of the wild turkey is the one that inhabits Alabama.
How many turkeys are in North America?
Combined population estimates nationwide in 1990 showed wild turkey numbers about 3.5 million birds and today, there are nearly 7 million wild turkeys across North America.
What states have Rio Grande turkeys?
The Rio Grande wild turkeys are concentrated in western desert regions of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and other western states. Mexico also harbors a healthy population.
Are there wild turkeys in Florida?
Habitat: The Florida wild turkey is found only in peninsular Florida. North of the peninsula and across the Florida panhandle, it interbreeds with the eastern subspecies. The wild turkey is a woodlands bird and prefers open forests and forest edges and openings.
Which state has the most wild turkeys?
1. Missouri. Home to more than 317,000 Eastern turkeys, hunters harvested 47.603 of them.