Idahoeyes:
Turkey hen. Merriam's are found throughout the western United States and northern Arizona.
Idahoeyes:
Strutting gobbler. As temperatures get warmer, gobbling, and displaying (inflating feathers and fanning their tails) begins, to impress the female turkeys. This usually starts in February and March, sometimes again in May and through June.
Idahoeyes:
Tom turkey "displaying" and inflating his body. He displays for the female by puffing up his feathers, fanning out his tail and dragging his wings downward.
Idahoeyes:
In the western U. S., the tip of tail is lined in white. In the East (Eastern Wild turkey subspecies), the tip of the tail is chestnut-brown. These are two males; one is fanning out his tail.
Idahoeyes:
Turkey Lurkey Dance. Native Americans used turkey feathers in their headgear and robes.
Idahoeyes:
The male turkey's face is bright blue in Spring during display/mating season. His neck also turns scarlet red instead of pink.