Red-tailed hawks are a threat to the poults typically of the wild turkey ("Meleagris gallopavo"). Avipoxviruses only infect birds, particularly wild fowl, and in this case wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). "M. giganteus" has been found parasitizing the domestic turkey ("Meleagris gallopavo") in East Africa. One subspecies of wild turkey, "Meleagris gallopavo", namely subspecies "osceola", is found only in Florida. The homologs from chickens ("Gallus gallus") and especially turkeys ("Meleagris gallopavo") are best characterized. The species "Meleagris gallopavo" is used by humans for their meat. It is one of the most common diseases in the wild turkey ("Meleagris gallopavo") population. The island also supports a population of feral turkeys ("Meleagris gallopavo").