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Turkeys
A turkey is a large bird with a fleshy wattle hanging from the underside of its beak. It is also characterized by a lump called a snood, dangling from the top of its beak.
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Wild ones can, but not very far,
usually just up onto a tree branch. Domestic turkeys weigh too much to fly.
Wild turkeys can fly 45mph for short distances. Small domestic turkeys can flutter to a rooftop.
What do turkeys do for the world?
Turkeys help the world have thankgiving well, some idiots don't celebrate thanksgiving. People in the country Turkey don't celebrate it. Their a bunch of idiots.
No, a Turkey Vulture feeds on dead animals not decaying matter. Hope this helps!
How do you say gobble in turkey?
Unless you practice and/or have good vocal cords, it is very hard for us to speak turkey, just like it is hard for an animal to speak human. You can try speaking wolf, that's A LOT easier.
Can domestic or wild turkeys fly?
Yes, turkeys can fly. But they fly similar to peacocks, exept a bit better. However, they cannot fly like an eagle or a songbird.
When is a turkey egg fertilized?
A turkey egg isn't fertilized when the tom mates the female. The hen can hold the sperm up to 2 weeks. The egg is fertilized right before the shell becomes hard. The egg is lain and is incubated for 28 days after the clutch is made. The chick hatches...
Sure we do, what made you think otherwise?
Just an additional information: the name of our country, in Turkish is Türkiye whereas the animal 'turkey' is called hindi (pronounced like heen-dee).
How big is the turkey vulture?
They are about 30 " tall, with a wing span of about 6', very close in size to a bald eagle.
you can find a turkey in a farm or in florida or even in cuba!
Why do turkeys hate the color red?
Because other male turkeys have red colours on them and they get nervous and aggitated believing it is a rival...
How many pounds of turkey breast meat in a full 20 pound turkey?
It is said that about 40% is edible. This does include the crispy skin.
Why do turkeys stomp there feet?
Turkeys stomp their feet for a number of reasons. One of the most known reasons is that they are marking territory.
How do you know if a turkey egg is a male or female?
Most of the time the males have red eyes and the females have brown eyes, another way to tell is underneath the tail there is a little slit, if that is there then it is a female.
What is the difference between a hawk and a turkey?
Turkeys tail feathers remain open whereas peacocks can close or open them. Turkeys can live in the wild but they usually live on farms and peacocks live in the wild. Peacocks keep to themselves and are pretty quiet, but turkeys are loud. :)
Hope I helped.
What is a mother turkey and her young called?
The mother is called a "hen" and her young are called "hen poulot" for the female and "jake" for the males.
What is a year old turkey called?
A year old turkey is called a yearling. A five to seven month old turkey is called a roaster. Eighty-eight percent of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving.
What kind of turkey can fly in short distances up to 55 mph?
Yes, turkeys can fly up to 55 mph,but not for very long distances
Where does a turkey make their nest?
Turkey's are ground nesting birds. So, in the woods (not usually open fields or hedges) they will scratch together a "nest" of leaves and lay a few eggs. They have been known to lay non-fertile eggs to distract predators from the real nest.
What is the purpose of a turkey wattle?
the purpose of a wattle has not been proven, but many think it is to attract a mate. Another popular opinion is that when roosters do a dance, called "tidbitting," the roosters use the wattle to make a noise to go with the dance.
Is a turkey vulture nearly extinct?
Turkey vulture are not in danger of extinction, they are the most numerous of the vultures.
