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Wild Turkey Facts & Trivia Male turkeys are called "toms" or “gobblers;” female turkeys are called "hens." A turkey’s diet consists of seeds, nuts, fruit, insects, and small lizards. Turkeys have a wingspan of up to six feet, which makes them the largest bird in their natural habitat of the open forest by far. Turkey calls can be quite loud. On a clear, quiet day, a gobble made by a male turkey can be heard from a mile away. Turkeys have an extremely wide field of vision because their eyes are located on opposite sides of their head. The positioning of their eyes allows the turkey to see objects on both sides of itself, but limits its depth perception. Turkeys have excellent vision during the day, but limited vision at night. Turkeys have no external ear structures, but they have small holes in their head located behind their eyes where sound can enter. Turkeys can pinpoint sounds up to a mile away. Turkeys do not have a strong sense of smell, and the region of their brain that controls smell is very small compared to other animals. Turkeys are usually found in forests, but they may also be found in grasslands and swamps. Wild turkeys were nearly wiped out by hunting in the 1930s, when there were only about 30,000 in the wild. Due to conservation efforts, turkey numbers have rebounded, and are estimated to be more than 7 million today. A turkey has between 5,000 and 6,000 feathers covering its body. Most of the feathers of a turkey are iridescent with varying colors such as red, bronze, gold, and green. Newly hatched turkeys leave the nest within 12 to 24 hours in order to feed. Mothers will feed the hatchlings for a short period before they must fend for themselves. Turkey feathers were used by Native Americans in order to stabilize their arrows. Wild Turkeys are one of the most popular game birds in North America. Turkeys sleep in trees to stay safe from predators at night.