Photos by DON BARTLING
A male turkey, called a “tom,” stands about 3-4 feet tall and weighs about 20 pounds. He’s a lanky-legged bird with a long neck and bare-skinned head, tinted during breeding season with alternate shades of red, white, and blue.
November 22, 2018
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