| Eastern |
Of the five North American Turkey subspecies this is
by far the most plentiful. For these reasons it is also
by far the most hunted. It is found in the eastern regions
of North America in forests. |
| Osceola |
Also known as the Florida subspecies and as it name
suggests it occurs naturally in Florida, mostly in the
southern part. |
| Rio Grande |
This turkey occurs in the semi-arid areas of the plains
states. When fully grown the Rio Grande Turkey can be
about four feet tall. |
| Merriam |
The Merriam subspecies occurs in portions of the mountainous
regions of the United States and Canada. |
| Gould |
Occurs in Arizona and Mexico. In some north-eastern
parts of Mexico this type of turkey is quite plentiful. |
