Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Turkeycock

See also: Turkeycock in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.

A large bird of the Americas. Introduced to Europe in the 16th century.

Default posture: close. Often shown with tail displayed. No proper coloration.

Turkeycock (2) §

Source: Codex Mendoza. (Folio 16r.) Artist unknown. Adapted by Máel Brigte.