Despite its name, it is not a fish nor turkey, but a descendant of ichthyornis that survived extinction of most non-avian dinosaurs (other than troodons) and became terrestrial and larger, Gastornis-like birds with a crocodile snout-like beak full of sharp teeth for catching fish (including ones washed up on shores). It lives in western U.S. areas, including California. It is about two times bigger than an Australian emu, making it the fifth largest modern bird, only after Jack's Giant Parrot, North American Rhea, an African Ostrich, a Demon Duck, and an Elephant Bird.