Beardsley Park in Bridgeport in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Narragansett Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 6, 2023
1. Narragansett Turkey Marker
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, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. It is in Beardsley Park. Marker can be reached from Noble Avenue north of Crown
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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 distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bridgeport.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 6, 2023
2. Narragansett Turkey Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
