Wild turkeys can fly up to 55 mph for short distances, unlike their domestic counterparts.
Benjamin Franklin preferred the turkey over the bald eagle as a symbol for the United States.
Male turkeys, called toms, puff up their feathers and fan their tails to attract mates.
A group of turkeys is called a "rafter," though they're also commonly referred to as a "flock."
Turkeys have 5,000–6,000 feathers covering their bodies, varying in iridescent colors.
Turkeys have a unique field of vision of about 270 degrees, thanks to their side-placed eyes.
The fleshy growth on a turkey’s neck is called a wattle, while the growth over its beak is a snood.
Wild turkeys sleep in trees to avoid predators, despite spending their days on the ground.