These big, spectacular birds are an increasingly common sight the rest of the year, too, as flocks stride around woods and clearings like miniature dinosaurs. Courting males puff themselves …

Males of both turkey species have a distinctive fleshy wattle, called a snood, that hangs from the top of the beak. They are among the largest birds in their ranges. As with many large ground …

Male, 48" (1.2 m); female, 36 (91 cm). Huge, with naked head and long wide tail. Looks trimmer and stronger than the barnyard variety. Females and young are smaller and duller than adult …

The Wild Turkey is a large, ground-dwelling bird with dark iridescent plumage. Males (toms) are larger and more colorful, with feathers that show bronze, green, and copper sheen. They have …

These big, spectacular birds are an increasingly common sight the rest of the year, too, as flocks stride around woods and clearings like miniature dinosaurs. Courting males puff themselves …

Apr 23, 2018 · Male turkeys are called toms or gobblers. They weigh from 18 to as much as 25 pounds and are almost 3 feet tall, making them significantly larger than females. Adult toms …

May 22, 2018 · These big, spectacular birds are an increasingly common sight the rest of the year, too, as flocks stride around woods and clearings like miniature dinosaurs. Courting males puff …

Wild tom (male) turkeys parade with fanned tail feathers at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. A tom is also known as a gobbler. | Image Details. TURKEY FACT #1: Enough …

Feb 28, 2023 · Male Wild Turkeys, also called toms, are generally larger and stockier than females, measuring 39-49 inches long and weighing 11-24 pounds. Their plumage is dark …

May 27, 2024 · Wild male turkeys, known as “toms,” typically weigh 11 to 23 pounds and measure about 45 inches in length. According to the National Wild Turkey Federation, the largest wild …

Of the numerous enemies of the Wild Turkey, the most formidable, excepting man, are the Lynx, the Snowy Owl, and the Virginian Owl. The Lynx sucks their eggs, and is extremely expert at …

Male turkeys have somewhat iridescent feathers and large fan-like tails. They weigh up to 24 lbs. at most, and are about 44 in. long. Though usually only thought of as Thanksgiving dinner, …

Nov 17, 2022 · There are only two species of Wild Turkey: Ours here in North America and the Ocellated Turkey in Central America. The North American Wild Turkey has five distinct …

Only Male Turkeys Gobble The gobble is the most iconic sound associated with turkeys, but it’s a call only males, or toms, produce. They gobble to attract hens during the breeding season and …

Wild Turkeys are polygynous: One male will mate with multiple females. Once mated, a hen turkey lays her large clutch of 10 to 15 eggs in a shallow depression on the ground, concealed …

Dec 29, 2023 · Wild turkeys are large birds with long legs, wide tails, and small heads. Male turkeys, called toms or gobblers, have bright plumage with red, green, copper, and bronze …

Males have a fleshy, red growth on their head known as the caruncle. The males also has a collection of hair-like feathers on the upper breast which resemble a beard. At the end of the …

Wild turkeys are large birds with long legs, long necks and large fan-shaped tails. ... Male wild turkeys have dark, metallic feathers. Their wing feathers are black with brown and white …

Among the largest birds in North America. The large-bodied, long-legged and small-headed look of a turkey is distinctive. Appears dark from a distance. Often seen in small groups in open …

Sep 19, 2021 · Wild turkeys are large, robust birds. Males (toms) typically weigh between 11 and 24 pounds and measure up to 4 feet in length, including their tails. Females (hens) are …

Nov 17, 2023 · Turkeys are the largest gamebird in North America. The average male turkey, or “tom,” can be 4 feet tall and weigh up to 25 pounds, while the average female or “hen” is 3 feet …

Nov 15, 2024 · Wild turkeys are social birds that live in large flocks, typically consisting of hens, poults, and juvenile males. These flocks are often led by a dominant hen, which plays a crucial …