North Bridgeport in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Narragansett Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Named for Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island, this is the oldest turkey variety developed in the United States. They originate from the breeding of native wild turkeys in New England to domesticated species brought here by European settlers.
Description: large-bodied birds with long legs, long necks and large fan-shaped tails, males have spurs on their legs and a beard of long, thin, black beathers that hang from the chest[;] they have a fleshy growth near the nostrils called a snood[;] males up to 48" tall and weigh up to 30 lbs.[;] female smaller
Habitat: hardwood forests, pastures, orchards, farms
Diet: grains, seeds, nuts, fruit, leaves, insects, small amphibians and reptiles
Lifespan: up to 14 years
Status: listed as Critical by ALBC American Livestock Breeds Conservancy
Erected by Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Colonial Era.
Location. 41° 12.703′ N, 73° 10.889′ W. Marker is in Bridgeport in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut. It is in North Bridgeport.
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Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Fairfield County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Roaming Birds (here, next to this marker); Dexter Cattle (within shouting distance of this marker); Guinea Hogs (within shouting distance of this marker); Domestic Cattle (within shouting distance of this marker); Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo's Big Cow (within shouting distance of this marker); Barred Owl (within shouting distance of this marker); Miniature Horse (within shouting distance of this marker); Domestic Goats (within shouting
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
