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Wild turkey numbers are falling in some parts of the US – the main reason may be habitat loss

  • Written by Marcus Lashley, Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology, University of Florida
Wild turkey numbers are falling in some parts of the US – the main reason may be habitat lossWild turkeys in a yard on Staten Island, N.Y.AP Photo/Kathy Willens

Birdsong is a welcome sign of spring, but robins and cardinals aren’t the only birds showing off for breeding season. In many parts of North America, you’re likely to encounter male wild turkeys, puffed up like beach balls and with their tails fanned out, aggressively...

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