And that success in New York State has been echoed in many other states. Now, wild turkeys are back. Many states have conservation programs to reintroduce wild turkeys and to relocate turkeys in new habitats. Benjamin Franklin, an admirer of the wild turkey, was disappointed when the bald eagle was chosen as a symbol of the United States of America. He felt the wild turkey should have been the chosen bird.
Wild turkeys are native to wooded areas of North America.
Male turkeys are called toms . Female turkeys are called hens . Only male turkeys make gobbling sounds. Wild turkeys eat seeds, acorns, and insects. Wild turkeys can run and are good fliers.