Birds - non-native

Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) on Jan 20, 2013

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

several wild turkey call this area home

Commentary

Hi Chris, thanks for your report. As you are probably aware, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife was involved for several years in stocking wild turkey in several places in Oregon. This species is not considered invasive, although some individuals perceive the bird to be a nuisance, especially in backyard settings.

Lisa DeBruyckere
Jan. 21, 2013, midnight