The wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is often synonymous with autumn in North America, with the males’ striking tail fans and blue and red heads being especially iconic. Despite their large size and nesting on the ground when incubating eggs, they are frequently found roosting in treetops.
Art and fact by Isabel Kier, Instagram @izzy_does_art_sometimes
[Edited by Nicole Rodrigues]
Reference:
National Audubon Society. (n.d.). Wild Turkey. Retrieved October 17, 2024, from https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/wild-turkey