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Meleagris gallopavo

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
100–125 cm
Body Mass
5.79 kg
Wingspan
120 cm
Diet
Omnivorous
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 177

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 177).

DEF 234

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 234).

* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.

How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Jonathon Jongsma · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America & Middle America: Southern Canada & USA and Northern Mexico Habitat: Forest & Woodland
6 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Meleagris gallopavo silvestris

    s Canada and c, e USA

  • Meleagris gallopavo osceola

    Florida (USA)

  • Meleagris gallopavo intermedia

    n Texas to ec Mexico

  • Meleagris gallopavo mexicana

    nw, nc Mexico

  • Meleagris gallopavo merriami

    w USA

  • Meleagris gallopavo gallopavo

    s Mexico

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Meleagris gallopavo

Which family does it belong to?

Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae)

Where is it found?

North America & Middle America: Southern Canada & USA and Northern Mexico

Sources & credits

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