Appearance and classification:
Wild turkey feathers are gold and green they are darker than the Domesticated ones. This helps with camouflage. They have a small bit of flesh under their chin called a wattle and a small bit on the top of their beak. Thay live up to 3 to 5 years. The male Weighs from 5kg to 11kg.The female Weighs from 2.5kg to 5.4kg.
Habitat:
Turkeys are native to North America.they live in the forest woodlands and open grasslands.they like to roam free but they need trees and bushes to hide in from enemies:
They are very good at hiding.enemies The turkey's enemies are Snakes, crows, opossums, racoons, rats, dogs, coyotes, hawks and owls
food:
Turkeys eat:seeds,nuts,grains,wild berries,insects,frogs,lizards and snails they like them.
Fascinating facts
They are not good at flying. They do not see well in the dark . They are very fast at running they can run 30 kilometres an hour. They can run Faster than a Galloping horse. Wild turkeys are quieter than domestic ones. They have great eye sight.
Conclusion: I would have never thought to do a turkey In the end is quite fascinating and now I know how domesticated and wild turkeys are completely different.
Hi Lily
ReplyDeleteGreat report on the turkeys. You have covered the brief well of including facts about appearance, habitat, diet and predators. I did not know that the male was that much bigger than the female. What did you learn about them that you found unique?
Katrina