North Bridgeport in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Roaming Birds
Peafowl are native to India. The males, known as peacocks, are brightly-colored to attract females (peahens).
Guineafowl are native to Africa. Their keen eyesight enables them to prey on invertebrates.
Wild Turkeys are true "American Originals". Thanks to successful reintroduction programs throughout their former range, these birds have made a huge comeback and are now quite common.
All three species are omnivores; eating seeds, fruit, insects and other small animals. The Peafowl and Guineafowl are members of the Zoo collection but the turkeys have settled in for the excellent accommodations.
Please do not chase them!
Erected by Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment.
Location. 41° 12.703′ N, 73° 10.888′ W. Marker is in Bridgeport in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut. It is in North Bridgeport. It can be reached from Noble Avenue north of Crown Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1875 Noble Ave, 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: Narragansett Turkey (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.
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1. About this marker
The sign serves as a historical marker
— Submitted August 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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 154 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
