🌿Native Nature

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Galliformes ›Family: Phasianidae ›Genus: Meleagris

About

The wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is an upland ground bird native to North America and is the heaviest member of the diverse Galliformes. It is the same species as the domestic turkey, which was originally derived from a southern Mexican subspecies of wild turkey (not the related ocellated turkey). Although native to North America, the turkey probably got its name from the domesticated variety being imported to Britain in ships coming from the Levant via Spain....

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wild Turkey?
The scientific name of Wild Turkey is Meleagris gallopavo.
What kingdom does Wild Turkey belong to?
Wild Turkey belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Wild Turkey belong to?
Wild Turkey belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Wild Turkey belong to?
Wild Turkey belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Wild Turkey belong to?
Wild Turkey belongs to the order Galliformes.
What family does Wild Turkey belong to?
Wild Turkey belongs to the family Phasianidae.
What genus does Wild Turkey belong to?
Wild Turkey belongs to the genus Meleagris.