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Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopava
Meleagris gallopava
The turkey was so popular to hunt and eat in the 1800s that its
population plummeted and it actually disappeared from Ohio by 1904.
Fortunately, reintroduction and reforestation efforts have helped the
wild turkey recover. Turkeys can be found in mature forest, feeding on
ground by day and roosting in the trees at night.
Fact file:
Length: 4 ft
Weight: 7 to 24 lbs
Wingspan: 3.5 to 4.5 ft
Lifespan: 5 to 8 yrs
Habitat: Forest and forest edges
Diet: Insects, grasses, leaves, seeds, nuts, fruits, and roots.
Current Range: North America