The Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is the same species as the Domestic Turkey and has become popular dinner option in the United States during the Thanksgiving holiday. The Adult Wild Turkey has red-yellow to gray-green legs and dark feathers with a copper sheen. The male has a reddish head and throat with a dark fan-shaped tail. The female is duller than the male and has a brown and gray plumage. The Wild Turkey is native to North America. It is omnivorous and eats acorns, nuts, and hard masts of trees like hazel, chestnut, and hickory. If needed, the Wild Turkey can swim.
The Wild Turkey has a wingspan in the range of 49.2”-61” (125-155 cm) and total weight of 5.5-24.3 lb (2.5-11 kg). The body of the Wild Turkey has an overall length between 35.8”-46.1” (91-117 cm), body width of 8.3”-10.6” (21-27 cm), and standing height of roughly 23.6”-31.1” (60-79 cm). The typical lifespan of the Wild Turkey is between 3-5 years.
The Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is the same species as the Domestic Turkey and has become popular dinner option in the United States during the Thanksgiving holiday. The Adult Wild Turkey has red-yellow to gray-green legs and dark feathers with a copper sheen. The male has a reddish head and throat with a dark fan-shaped tail. The female is duller than the male and has a brown and gray plumage. The Wild Turkey is native to North America. It is omnivorous and eats acorns, nuts, and hard masts of trees like hazel, chestnut, and hickory. If needed, the Wild Turkey can swim.
The Wild Turkey has a wingspan in the range of 49.2”-61” (125-155 cm) and total weight of 5.5-24.3 lb (2.5-11 kg). The body of the Wild Turkey has an overall length between 35.8”-46.1” (91-117 cm), body width of 8.3”-10.6” (21-27 cm), and standing height of roughly 23.6”-31.1” (60-79 cm). The typical lifespan of the Wild Turkey is between 3-5 years.
