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Merriam's
A merriam's turkey looks very pretty in the picture, but taking its photos is difficult in the wild.
These birds have to feed often to maintain their energy level. Chicks need more protein than adults, and hens catch insects for the chicks more than she does for herself. There are usually up to 18 eggs in the nest. The chicks are able to walk within 24 hours after hatching. They stay with the mother for about 10 months, though they are able to feed in the early age. Adult males and females live separately.
A merriam's turkey looks very pretty in the picture, but taking its photos is difficult in the wild.
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Seeing wild turkeys during their breeding season is a wonderful sight. Dominating males attract females by loud gobbling and strutting early in the morning. They raise body feathers, fan the tail, and drop the wings alongside to the ground. Several subdominant males keep intruders off, but they are not allowed to breed. A dominating male attracts five or more females; subdominant and young males don’t participate in breeding, as it may influence the gene pool. Wild turkeys are common throughout the USA. It’s difficult to see them in their natural habitat, because they have a keen eyesight and hearing and avoid encounters with humans. A merriam's turkey looks very pretty in the picture, but taking its photos is difficult in the wild.
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