Juvenile Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo (juvenile)
A growing juvenile ranges through open woods, fields, and forest edges while learning feeding routes and escape cover. It can run well, flutter up to low roosts, and uses short bursts of flight when pressured. Its diet broadens to include acorns, seeds, berries, insects, and small ground animals. A notable fact is that juveniles develop stronger wing feathers and longer legs before reaching full adult size.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- Wild Turkey Chick
- Juvenile Wild Turkey
- Wild Turkey