Wild Turkey
The Wild Turkey Meleagris gallopavo is a large species of bird native to North America. It is a ground-dwelling bird, known for its large size and its iridescent plumage.
The male Wild Turkey, or gobbler, has a distinctive red, warty head and a loud, gobbling call, which it uses to attract a mate. The Wild Turkey is a highly social animal that lives in flocks. Its diet consists of a wide variety of nuts, seeds, fruits, and insects.
The Wild Turkey was once a threatened species, but thanks to dedicated conservation efforts, its populations have been slowly recovering. The Wild Turkey is a true icon of the American countryside and a powerful symbol of the wild, untamed wilderness.
Wild Turkey
Classification
Aves > Galliformes > Phasianidae > Meleagris > M. gallopavo
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
3 - 4 feet
(0.9 - 1.2 m)
Average Weight
16 - 24 lbs
(7.3 - 10.9 kg)
Average Life Span
10 years
Gestation Period
28 days
Did You Know?
The Wild Turkey is the ancestor of all domestic turkeys.
Male Wild Turkeys are called "toms" or "gobblers" and are known for their distinctive gobbling sound.
Wild Turkeys can fly at speeds of up to 55 miles per hour over short distances.
They have excellent eyesight and hearing, which helps them detect predators.
Wild Turkeys primarily eat nuts, seeds, fruits, insects, and small vertebrates.
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