For a better photo of the turkey's colors, see - https://pbase.com/fotabug/image/169877784

Several wild turkeys are residents here on the farm, as well as the neighbors property. They are interesting to watch and can get into some of the most unusual positions, such as this one. They are very large birds with a big appetite. In the wild, turkeys range from 5-20 pounds, in comparison with a Great Blue Heron, which weighs a mere 5 lbs. The average lifespan of a wild turkey is 3-5 years, though one of them is known to have lived at least 13 years.

Many US residents know that Benjamin Franklin preferred the wild turkey as the national bird because of its proud demeanor and protective instincts. He felt the bald eagle less deserving because it can be a scavenger and will rob other birds and animals of their prey.