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Wild turkey hen

Wild turkeys were introduced to New Zealand around 1890 and are now well established in many areas of rough farmland. They often become a nuisance pest, due to the large amount of grass they can eat, and the mess left beneath regular roost sites.

Scientific name:	Meleagris gallopavo
Common name(s):	wild turkey
Location:	Waitomo, North Island, New Zealand
Photo ID:	12527
Keywords:	Galliformes ; Meleagridinae ; Meleagris gallopavo ; naturalised ; game bird ; hunting