Featured wildlife: Wild Turkeys
The Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) came to California from Texas in 1959 after the CA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife determined that the Rio Grande sub-species (M. g. intermedia) of turkey would do well in California habitats. Flocks of turkeys now thrive in the American River Parkway and also in Arden Arcade's residential neighborhoods.

Wild Turkey flock in the Arden Oaks neighborhood