Turkey Basics
What sound do turkeys make?
Gobbling.
Name one food that turkeys eat.
Nuts, berries, seeds, insects, frogs, or lizards.
Can wild turkeys fly?
Yes, but only short distances.
What is a female turkey called?
A hen
What do male turkeys spread or fan out to attract females?
Their feathers.
What continent are turkeys native to?
North America.
What do turkeys spend most of their day doing?
Grazing for food and chatting with one another.
How fast can turkeys run?
About 25 miles per hour.
What is a baby turkey called?
A poult.
What is a young male turkey called?
A jake.
Where do turkeys sleep at night?
In Trees.
Where do wild turkeys live?
In the forests of North America, from Mexico through the United States to southeastern Canada.
How far do wild turkeys usually fly?
About 100 yards.
What is a group of turkeys called?
A flock or rafter.
Which famous American thought the turkey was a more respectable bird than the bald eagle?
Benjamin Franklin.
How many species of turkeys are there?
Two — wild turkeys and ocellated turkeys.
Where are ocellated turkeys found?
In the forests of the Yucatán Peninsula.
How fast can wild turkeys fly?
About 55 miles per hour.
About how many eggs does a turkey lay at one time?
About 12 eggs (one dozen)
Name two special features found on a male turkey's head or appearance.
Any two of the following: snood, wattle, caruncles, major caruncle, or beard.
How did turkeys get their name?
Early visitors to North America mistakenly thought they were a type of bird transported by Turkish merchants.
How do mother turkeys hide their nests?
They make nests in shallow holes in the ground surrounded by plants for camouflage.
Why can't domesticated farm turkeys really fly?
They have been bred to be so large and heavy that they cannot really fly.
How long does it take turkey eggs to hatch?
About one month.
What did many Native American tribes use turkey feathers to make?
Cloaks and headdresses.