🦃 Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Bird3 forward + 1 rear toes4–5 in long
About
Big three-toed bird tracks with a small backward toe. Turkey flocks scratch up leaf litter as they forage.
Track
4–5 in long. Three forward toes spread wide. Short rear toe mark sometimes visible. Slim toe impressions with claw tips. Trails often criss-cross in loose flocks.
Where they live
Open woodlands, field edges, oak forests. Across the United States and into Canada and Mexico.
When they're active
Daytime, roosting in trees at night
What they eat
Acorns, seeds, insects, small reptiles
Fun fact
Wild turkeys can fly in short bursts at 55 mph despite their heft.
Should I be concerned?
Usually harmless — bold males in spring may strut at people, so don't feed them.