Wild Turkey

Wild Turkeys are Bird builds playable in Nearctic servers.This build still retains the [Flight] ability.T his build is also a meme symbol for Thanksgiving, an event where Human players grief Turkey builds. However, while Wild Turkey players were once griefed for this event, Domestic Turkeys, a support version of this build, have filled their role.

## Overview

Despite the persistent myths, Wild Turkey players do not actually drown in the rain. They also have higher Intelligence than first believed. They do not receive the Mobility debuff found in Domesticated builds. They also still have the Flight as well as moderate Health. These builds also have mediocre Intelligence from flocking and good Power due to their aggressiveness. However, their [Display] ability reduces Stealth.

## Moveset

**Turkey Eye (Passive, Utility)**- Provides the best defensive vision, removing Stealth buffs to moving players.

**Flight (Passive, Mobility)**- Allows the user to fly.

**Display (Active, Utility)**- Provides a slight Intimidation boost, but reduces Stealth. Can also be used to make reproductive side quests easier.

## Tier Placement

Low B-tier. These builds are essentially just Chickens on steroids. There are many gankers of this build, ranging from the Coyote and Fox to the Raccoon, Opossum, and Otter. Most can obviously be detered with its powerful vision. However,it has a nealy unwinnable matchup against Raptors and nocturnal builds, the latter due to its poor night vision.

## Summary

### Pros:

* Mostly well-rounded stat spead.
* Decent and powerful attacks.
* Can roost in trees for protection.
* Is an adaptable omnivore.
* Best defensive daytime vison.
* Can gather in flocks for protection.
* [Display] ability can increase Intimidation effects.
* Relatively strong early game.

### Cons:

* Low Stealth.
* [Display] ability makes it difficult to see a griefer behind you.
* Poor night vision.
* Low Defense due to [Hollow Bones].
* Nearly unwinnable matchup against Raptors.
* Poor flight stamina.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.beautyofbirds.com/wildturkeyspecies.html
2. ↑ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/turkeys-thanksgiving-facts-holiday-tradition-history
3. ↑ https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/life/2020/11/23/wild-turkeys-vermonts-unsung-thanksgiving-heroes/6391083002/
4. ↑ https://www.kidzone.ws/ANIMALS/turkey.htm
5. ↑ https://animals.howstuffworks.com/birds/turkey-drown.htm
6. ↑ https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2020/11/15/word-smokies-wild-turkeys-intelligent-community-minded/6257418002/
7. ↑ https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2020/11/15/word-smokies-wild-turkeys-intelligent-community-minded/6257418002/
8. ↑ https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/my-life-as-a-turkey-wild-turkey-fact-sheet/7299/
9. ↑ https://www.thespruce.com/pictures-of-wild-turkeys-4121970
10. ↑ https://www.nwtf.org/all\_about\_turkeys/predators.html
11. ↑ https://www.nwtf.org/hunt/article/why-the-strut
12. ↑ https://www.farmanddairy.com/columns/dont-blink-turkeys-have-incredible-eyesight/588667.html
13. ↑ https://www.nwtf.org/conservation/article/wild-turkeys-predators-problem
14. ↑ https://bowhunting.net/2017/05/wild-turkey-vision-the-facts-you-need-to-know/
15. ↑ https://www.nwtf.org/hunt/wild-turkey-basics/behavior
16. ↑ https://nhpbs.org/natureworks/wildturkey.htm
17. ↑ https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/in-its-wild-form-that-funny-looking-turkey-can-fly-though-it-wont-get-very-far/2013/11/22/2163374e-4fdf-11e3-9e2c-e1d01116fd98\_story.html