The male turkey, or Tom, has a beard (sprouts of hair from his chest), spurs (hooks on the back of his legs), is larger and often has a colorful head. A Tom also gobbles, where a hen (female turkey)...
This bird is found in forested areas of many parts of the United States and Mexico. The male weighs about 17 pounds (7.7 kg) and reaches a length of about 50 inches (1.3 m). The female is about 12...