- Wild turkeys are omnivores.
- Male wild turkeys are called toms or gobblers; females are called hens.
- A baby turkey is called a poult.
- Males are much bigger than females and are brightly colored.
- Females build nests on the ground, lay eggs in their nests, and sit on the eggs to keep them warm until they hatch.
- Female turkeys are not brightly colored; their camouflage helps them hide from predators.
- By the early 1900s, American wild turkeys were almost extinct due to habitat loss.
- Conservation efforts have helped wild turkey populations recover; over seven million live in the United States today.
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