The turkey is a large bird in the genus Meleagris, native to North America. There are two extant turkey species: the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) of eastern and central North America and …

May 22, 2018 · Wild Turkeys live in mature forests, particularly nut trees such as oak, hickory, or beech, interspersed with edges and fields. You may also see them along roads and in woodsy …

Those odd birds at your Thanksgiving table are even wilder than you thought. Amuse your guests with some offbeat turkey facts.

Aug 11, 2021 · Wild turkeys are among the most popular game animals in the world, but you will encounter different subspecies of the bird depending on the region of the country in which you …

Sep 26, 2025 · turkey, either of two species of birds classified as members of either the family Phasianidae or Meleagrididae (order Galliformes). The best known is the common turkey …

Nov 17, 2022 · While they might not look like the fastest birds, Wild Turkeys are surprisingly confident fliers, capable of hitting 60 miles per hour. They are also more agile than they appear.

4 days ago · There’s something truly captivating about watching a flock of wild turkeys glide through a forest clearing—scratching the ground for insects, gobbling in unison, and …

2 days ago · Nearly two million U.S. turkeys have died from bird flu in recent months. An agricultural economist explains what ongoing outbreaks could mean for Thanksgiving meals

Oct 19, 2025 · Discover 10 types of turkeys from around the world with this easy identification guide — complete with pictures, key features, and habitat details.

2 days ago · Celebrating 250: Heritage Turkeys in American History by McMurray Hatchery The history of turkeys has been a cyclical process, involving the spread of domesticated turkeys …