Quick answer
Wild Turkeys are native to North America. Wild turkey native to forests of the United States and northern Mexico — reintroduced across North America.
Native range
Wild turkey native to forests of the United States and northern Mexico — reintroduced across North America.
Continents
- North America
Habitat notes
Benjamin Franklin preferred the turkey over the eagle as a national symbol. They fly strongly in short bursts at 40 km/h
FAQs
Where can I learn more about the wild turkey?
See our full wild turkey profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial wild turkey species profile.