However, not so long ago, the bald eagle, the only eagle native to North America, was on the brink of extinction, seemingly following the path of extinct creatures that once dominated the Earth.

Instead, Franklin proposed the turkey as America’s national bird, arguing that it was brave, intelligent, and uniquely American. While the turkey had its supporters, the bald eagle ultimately ...

Designating the turkey as Wisconsin’s official state game bird would not only honor its place in our hunting traditions but also recognize its role in conservation and outdoor recreation.

The lucky bird was destined to be Christmas dinner ... president to use the word pardon when talking about the National Thanksgiving Turkey in 1987 — albeit jokingly. At the National ...

US Turkey Producers Should Ramp up Bird Flu Testing, USDA Says By Tom Polansek CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. poultry producers should ramp up testing and monitoring of turkeys for bird flu before they ...

A commercial turkey operation in Sampson County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza. The positive sample was first identified by the N.C. Department of Agriculture ...

The agency is advising enhanced safety measures in Minnesota and South Dakota, where turkey flocks with more than 500 birds should be isolated, monitored and tested for bird flu within 72 hours ...