Among the largest birds in North America.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyPheasants, Grouse, and Allies
SizeGiant
RarityRare
Habitatgrassland, open woodland, closed forest, sparse woodland, and waterbodies
Best timeMost reliable in Tasmania from April.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Stanislas Wroza
Range map
Range map
100approx hotspots
402approx records
4states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Appears dark from a distance. Often seen in small groups in open fields near woods. Gobbling often audible in the spring and early summer.
Behavior
The large-bodied, long-legged and small-headed look of a turkey is distinctive.
Gallery
Regional timing
Tasmania
Victoria
Northern Territory
South Australia
Queensland
New South Wales