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Dindon sauvage

Meleagris gallopavo

Least Concern
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Common Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 4 distinct biome types within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Nepal), Europe (14 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シチメンチョウ
Chinese 吐綬雞
Spanish Guajolote norteño
French Dindon sauvage
German Truthuhn
Portuguese peru-bravo
Russian Индейка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dindon sauvage?
The scientific name of Dindon sauvage is Meleagris gallopavo. It belongs to the genus Meleagris.
What is the conservation status of Dindon sauvage?
Dindon sauvage (Meleagris gallopavo) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dindon sauvage live?
Dindon sauvage is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Nepal), Europe (14 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy.
What family does Dindon sauvage belong to?
Dindon sauvage (Meleagris gallopavo) belongs to the genus Meleagris, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.
Is Dindon sauvage endangered?
No, Dindon sauvage (Meleagris gallopavo) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dindon sauvage belong to?
Dindon sauvage (Meleagris gallopavo) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Dindon sauvage?
The closest relatives of Dindon sauvage in the genus Meleagris include Dindon ocellé.

Native Range — 20 Countries

Genus Meleagris — 2 Species

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Dindon ocellé
Meleagris ocellata
NT
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Dindon sauvage
Meleagris gallopavo
LC

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