Wild Turkeys Quiz

What do wild turkeys eat?

• All of the above

• Seeds, berries, and insects

• Frogs, lizards, and snakes

• Grapes and grass

How do turkeys swallow their food?

• They swallow their meals in chunks

• They chew their food

• They use their beaks to break down the food

• They don't eat solid food

What is the purpose of a turkey's gizzard?

• To grind and crush food

• To store food for later

• To absorb nutrients from food

• To digest food

What did Giovanni Borelli discover about turkey gizzards?

• They can break up surgical knife blades

• They can fly up to fifty-five miles per hour

• They can swallow hard acorns and pecans

• They can run as fast as horses

How do turkeys find food?

• By following other animals

• By scratching through fallen leaves

• By flying high in the sky

• By using their sense of smell

What do baby turkeys eat?

• Grasshoppers

• Insects and worms

• Seeds and nuts

• Fruits and vegetables

What did Native Americans use turkey feathers for?

• To create artwork

• To decorate clothes, arrows, and blankets

• To make beads and spoons

• To build their homes

How did the Pilgrims start eating wild turkeys?

• They found turkeys in the woods

• They started hunting turkeys themselves

• They learned it from the Native Americans

• They brought turkeys from Europe

What do turkeys on turkey farms eat?

• Fruits and vegetables

• Insects and worms

• Seeds and berries

• Turkey feed made from ground corn and soybeans

What would happen if a wild turkey showed up at your house on Thanksgiving?

• It would join the family for dinner

• It would hide in the backyard

• It would fly away

• It would eat everything on the table