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Common Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

Least Concern

About

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).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Galliformes (Galliformes)

Species

Meleagris gallopavo (Common Turkey)

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 Common Turkey?

The scientific name of Common Turkey is Meleagris gallopavo. It belongs to the genus Meleagris.

What is the conservation status of Common Turkey?

Common Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Common Turkey live?

Common Turkey 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 Common Turkey belong to?

Common Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) belongs to the genus Meleagris, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.

Is Common Turkey endangered?

No, Common Turkey (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 Common Turkey belong to?

Common Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Common Turkey?

The closest relatives of Common Turkey in the genus Meleagris include Ocellated Turkey.