Meleagris Collection

Honduras Turkey
HONDURAS TURKEY meleagris ocellata

Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, male or tom. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of
FLO4720322 Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, male or tom. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches

Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo 1, bastard pheasant, Phasianus colchicus hybridus 2, helmeted guineafowl
FLO4574243 Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo 1, bastard pheasant, Phasianus colchicus hybridus 2, helmeted guineafowl, Numida meleagris 3, and black curassow, Crax alector vulnerable 4

Rooster and chicken, Gallus domesticus, in front of a farm house, and a wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo
FLO4597581 Rooster and chicken, Gallus domesticus, in front of a farm house, and a wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, and helmeted guineafowl, Numida meleagris, near a well

Snake's head fritillary, Fritillaria meleagris
5856138 Snake's head fritillary, Fritillaria meleagris; (add.info.: Snake's head fritillary, Fritillaria meleagris)

Turkey pheasant hybrid, Meleagris hybrida. Curious specimen found in the woods by Henry Seymer of Dorset in October
FLO4640025 Turkey pheasant hybrid, Meleagris hybrida. Curious specimen found in the woods by Henry Seymer of Dorset in October 1759. Illustration copied from George Edwards

Out of the Mist
Penny Myles

Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) male displaying in early spring, in light snow, New York, USA

Domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) male, close up of iridescence on feathers, France

Wild Turkey, Peten, Mundo Maya, Guatemala, Central America

Antique botany illustration: Fritillary, Snake's head, Fritillaria meleagris

Male wild turkey in full breeding display. Great Smoky Mountains, National Park, Tennessee Date: 06-05-2021

Osceola turkey, near Stick Marsh, Florida Date: 10-03-2021

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Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) male strutting, Texas, USA. Date: 07/05/2013

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Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) male strutting, Texas, USA. Date: 07/05/2013

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Africa. Tanzania. Young Lion and Helmeted Guineafowl in Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Date: 26/08/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. Helmeted Guineafowl at Tarangire NP. Date: 26/08/2005

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Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris), Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa. Date: 19/08/2009

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Helmeted guineafowl (Numida meleagris), Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. Date: 22/01/2010

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Helmeted Guineafowl, Numida meleagris, walking in the Masai Mara savanna, Kenya. Date: 17/02/2005

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Kenya, Samburu National Reserve. Helmeted Guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) Date: 27/08/2005

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Botswana, Chobe National Park, Flock of Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris) reflected in water pool in Savuti Marsh Date: 19/02/2005

Domestic male turkey

Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, male. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania, E.K

Carolina wren, bay-breasted warbler and chestnut-sided
Carolina wren, Thryothorus ludovicianus 1, bay-breasted warbler, Setophaga castanea 2, chestnut-sided warbler, Setophaga pensylvanica 3

Aylesbury ducks, Anas platyrhynchos. Bred by Mrs. Mary Seamons and winner of the cup at Aylesbury 1870. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Wild American turkey cock, Meleagris gallopavo. Sent over specially for portraiture by Mr. Simpson, Treasurer of the New York State Poultry Society

Single-combed Dorking hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, bred by John Martin, first prize at Warrington 1871. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, male or tom. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842

Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, hen with poults. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842

Red-legged partridge, Alectoris rufa, and helmeted guineafowl, Numida meleagris. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire

Triangular boxfish and spotted boxfish
Triangular boxfish, Tetrosomus concatenatus 1, 2, and spotted boxfish, Ostracion meleagris 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Baptiste Guyard after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Great argus, golden pheasant and helmeted guineafowl
Great argus, Argusianus argus 1, golden pheasant, Chrysolophus pictus 2, and helmeted guineafowl, Numida meleagris 3. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1849

Earthworm blind snake, slow worm, Cape legless
Earthworm blind snake, Typhlops lumbricalis 1, slow worm, Anguis fragilis 2, Cape legless skink, Ancontias meleagris 3 and eastern glass lizard, Ophisaurus ventralis 4

Snakes head fritillary, hummingbird fuchsia and seaweeds
Snakes head fritillary, Fritillaria meleagris 1, hummingbird fuchsia, Fuchsia magellanica 2, toothed wrack, Fucus serratus 3 and Fucus siliqueux 4. Fritillaire, Fuchsie, Fucus

Snakes head fritillary, Fritillaria meleagris. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Fashion commodore, guineafowl and small flame-bordered
Fashion commodore butterfly, Junonia pelarga, upper side 1, under side2, guineafowl butterfly, Hamanumida daedalus 3, 4, and small flame-bordered charaxes, Charaxes anticlea 5, 6

Tiger lily, Tigridia meleagris (Spotted waterband, Hydrotaenia meleagris). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical

Chequered huntleya orchid, Huntleya meleagris. Named for orchid cultivator Rev. J. T. Huntley. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S

Gallinae, Game Birds (colour litho)
6016763 Gallinae, Game Birds (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gallinae, Game Birds)

Perianthed Plants (colour litho)
6004528 Perianthed Plants (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perianthed Plants)

TURKEY (JUGEND)
(Meleagris gallopavo) Date: 1904

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Spotted Boxfish - Pyramids dive site, Amed, east Date:

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Spotted Boxfish - Jemeluk Bay Wall dive site, Date:

An inflated Guineafowl pufferfish (Arothron meleagris) on a reef drop off; Fiji

Pufferfish, Yap, Micronesia
A close look at the face of a blackspotted puffer or dog-faced puffer (Arothron nigropunctatus); Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Sharp Teeth Can Be Seen In The Gaping Mouth Of This Whitemouth Moray Eel (Gymnothorax Meleagris) Nestling In Coral; Kona, Island Of Hawaii, Hawaii, United States Of America

Wild Turkey (Meleagris Gallopavo) In Ecomuseum Zoo; Ste-Anne-De-Bellevue Quebec Canada

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"Meleagris: A Tale of Two Turkeys" In the enchanting land of Honduras, a vibrant and exotic creature known as Meleagris roams freely. With its captivating plumage resembling an antique botany illustration, the Fritillaria Meleagris stands out like a masterpiece in nature's gallery. But across the Atlantic in France, another member of the Meleagris family takes center stage. The domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) proudly displays its iridescent feathers, showcasing a kaleidoscope of colors that mesmerize all who gaze upon it. Venturing further south to Guatemala's Mundo Maya lies yet another chapter in this tale. Here, amidst lush wilderness and ancient ruins, we encounter the wild turkey - a symbol of Central America's rich biodiversity. Its majestic presence evokes awe as it struts confidently through Peten's untamed landscapes. Journeying to Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains National Park on a spring day brings us face-to-face with nature's grand spectacle. Witnessing the male wild turkey flaunting his full breeding display is nothing short of extraordinary; a sight that leaves spectators spellbound by its beauty and grace. Meanwhile, Florida unveils its own unique twist on this avian narrative with the Osceola turkey near Stick Marsh. This elusive bird adds intrigue to our story as it thrives in Florida's diverse ecosystems, leaving observers captivated by its mysterious allure. Through these glimpses into different corners of our world, we unravel the captivating saga - from Honduras' Fritillaria Meleagris to France's domestic turkeys and beyond. Each chapter reveals stunning imagery captured forever in photographs marked DDE-90039482, DDE-90039483, DDE-90022778, DDE-90022615, and DDE-90021379 – snapshots frozen in time for generations to marvel at the wonders of nature.