Wild turkeys are a part of rural wildlife in many parts of the country. Wild
turkey pictures show these favorite American holiday birds at their best.
I have compiled here a photo gallery, a collection of fantastic
wild turkey photos for all of us to enjoy. Fantastic
wild turkey pictures capture magical moments in time, and that's what I want to share with you.
Take a walk
in the woods on a fall country morning and you are quite likely to see a flock
of wild turkeys. If you're lucky enough to live in the country, you may be able to just look out your window
and see wild turkeys crossing the yard.
The wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is the largest game bird in North
America. It is found in wooded areas across the United States.
The turkey is one of the most popular birds for the American people because
it is traditionally included in holidays such as
Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Wild turkeys and domestic farm turkeys are both of the same family. Our farmyard
turkeys are just domesticated wild turkeys! However, the domestic turkey has
been interbred to be much larger.
Unlike domestic turkeys, wild turkeys can fly; although not for long
distances. Usually it's just far enough to escape an enemy. At night wild
turkeys fly up to roost in the lower branches of trees.
Turkeys forage in the woods or open grassy areas for food like acorns, nuts
and seeds, wild berries, and insects. Keep reading to see some great pictures of
wild turkeys.
What funny noises a turkey makes! Only the tom turkey actually gobbles. The
hen makes clucking noises. A wild turkey's gobble can be heard up to a mile
away.
Wild Turkey Flock A group of wild turkeys crosses an autumn field.
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