Narragansett turkey

Narragansett turkey
Male Narragansett turkey, approx. 2–3 years old
Country of originNew England
Traits
Skin colorblack, gray, tan, and white feathers
Classification
APAHeritage breed

The Narragansett turkey is a breed of Meleagris gallopavo which descends from a cross between the eastern wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) and the domestic turkey. According to the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy, the Narragansett turkey is a "historic variety, unique to North America" and is named for Narragansett Bay.

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