Florida is home to two subspecies of wild turkey: the Eastern wild turkey and the Osceola or Florida wild turkey. Our Zoo is home to several Osceola wild turkeys. Osceola turkeys’ natural habitat is solely the Florida peninsula.
ORIGIN:
Florida
HABITAT:
Forest
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
Males can weigh over 20 lbs.
Height: 3 1/2 feet
DIET:
Leaves, grass, seeds, berries, insects, worms, snails, frogs, and small reptiles
PREDATORS:
Snakes, skunks, coyotes, and more
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Powerful fliers, roosts at night in trees
REPRODUCTION:
28-day incubation period
THREATS:
Habitat loss, hunting, disease, predation
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 10 yrs in human care
