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Offline BCB

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Male of Female?...
« on: May 10, 2013, 12:34:42 PM »
Been seeing many turkeys at my shooting range, but one has an exceptionally red head...

Can't see a beard on it...

Is it male or female?...

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Re: Male of Female?...
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2013, 11:46:46 AM »
may just have lost his beard or a jake or a hen. eastbank.

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« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2013, 12:19:36 PM »
So, the bright red head is not a distinguishing factor for a male bird or a female bird?...

Both sexes can have red heads?...

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Re: Male of Female?...
« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2013, 05:14:08 PM »
without seeing the size, other coloration, or tail, it is tough to tell sex and/or age.  However, in this case I would lean towards a jake.  they can have deep red heads.  seems like the birds I hunt here in WI, will transition from red to blue/white heads on the toms as they get older.  toms will also have a darker body with iridescent feathers vs. the dull, flat colors on a hen.
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