8 Wild Facts About Wild Turkeys
1. Turkeys are fast.
Turkeys can run at speeds up to 25 miles per hour and are capable of flying as fast as 55 miles per hour (in short bursts). When they need to, turkeys can swim by tucking their wings, spreading their tails, and kicking.
2. They roost in trees at night.
Turkeys spend most of the day on the ground. Despite their large size, they will roost in trees overnight to protect themselves from predators.
3. Turkeys are large.
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 tall and around half the weight of a male turkey.
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