Understanding Turkeys

What is the unique sound that turkeys make called?

• Chirping

• Gobbling

• Cooing

• Quacking

What is a common misconception about turkeys?

• They are not social.

• They are not native to North America.

• They don't make sounds.

• They can't fly.

Why can't domesticated turkeys fly like their wild counterparts?

• They are kept in cages.

• They are too heavy due to breeding.

• They lack the instinct to fly.

• They have shorter wings.

Where can ocellated turkeys be found?

• Midwest United States

• North America

• Southeastern Canada

• Yucatán Peninsula

What is the average weight of a wild turkey?

• 3 kg

• 13.5 kg

• 30 kg

• 6.6 kg

What is a group of turkeys called?

• Herd

• Flock

• Pack

• Rafter

What is the term for young male turkeys?

• Toms

• Poults

• Jakes

• Hens

What did Benjamin Franklin think about the turkey as a national symbol?

• He thought it was a silly idea.

• He never mentioned turkeys.

• He preferred the Bald Eagle.

• He believed it was a brave and respectable bird.

What role did turkeys play in Native American culture?

• They were not significant.

• They were used only for food.

• They were considered sacred animals.

• They were part of traditional ceremonies and diet.

What is the primary reason turkeys are associated with Thanksgiving?

• They are easy to cook.

• They are the only bird available in winter.

• They are large enough to feed many people.

• They were the first bird discovered by settlers.