Turkey

Scientific Name

Meleagris gallopavo

Life Span

10 Years

Turkey Facts
Scroll right to learn some interesting facts about our Turkey!
Gobble, Gobble
Only male turkeys gobble, and they use this sound to attract hens and communicate with other males. A gobble can be heard up to a mile away!
Super Speedy
Turkeys are fast runners! They can run up to 20 miles per hour on the ground and can also fly short distances at speeds of up to 55 miles per hour.
Amazing Eyesight
Turkeys have excellent vision and can see in color. Their eyes are on the sides of their heads, giving them a wide field of view to spot predators.
Changing Colors
A turkey’s head and neck can change color depending on its mood. It can turn red, white, or blue, making it a real-life mood ring!

Turkeys usually have black feathers mixed with a shiny green or bronze color. The head and neck are featherless, bumpy, and bright red. Males have a piece of red skin growing from the forehead. Male turkeys often make a gobbling sound while females make a clicking noise.

Some common turkeys live in the wild. They are found in Mexico and parts of the southern United States. Wild turkeys prefer forests and swamps.

Males (Toms) weigh about 22 pounds (10 kilograms), but females (Hens) are much smaller. Wild turkeys can fly but only for short distances.

Like other animals, turkeys are sentient beings who experience both positive and negative emotions. They also have individual personalities – some are more bold and daring than others.

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