Merriam Wild Turkey

The Merriam Wild Turkey is found primarily in the ponderosa pine western mountain regions of the United States.
It has been successfully stocked in the Cyprus and Porcupine Hills of Southern Alberta as a game bird.
Adult males are clearly distinguished from the Eastern and Rio Grande by their nearly white feathers on the lower back and tail feather margins.
It's size is comparable to the Eastern Turkey, but has a blacker appearance with blue, purple, an bronze reflections.
The Merriam appears to have a white rump due to it's pinkish buff or whiteish tail coverts and tips.