Tom turkey

Beautiful Tom turkey. - by Christian Sperka Photography

Photo by Rangerfan65

With Thanksgiving upon us, more than a few of you are probably going to dine on a bird you shot yourself. When the time comes to feast, we all have our favorite part of the bird. But what happens to the less traditional edible parts or the more obscure, yet useful, pieces? There's no better time than now to discuss the useful animal parts that often get thrown away.

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The large size, iridescent bronze plumage, and naked bluish head should distinguish Wild Turkeys from all other birds. Males have a prominent red neck wattle, a beard, and spurs on their legs. Their back and breast feathers are tipped with black. Females are smaller, less brightly colored, and generally lacks a beard (a few females have beards up to 3 inches in length). The back and breast feathers of females are tipped with yellowish brown or white. Adult males average 48 inches in length…

An upland game bird native to North America. Inhabits forests with scattered openings, particularly forests with nut-bearing trees such as oak and hickory.

Tom Turkey

Once on the brink of extinction in Minnesota and beyond, wild turkeys are now a common sight for Twin Cities and greater Minnesota residents alike.