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Wild Turkey in Kansas

Wild Turkey in Kansas

Meleagris gallopavo

Wild Turkey in Kansas — Quick Overview

There are 27,245 recorded sightings of Wild Turkey in Kansas, with 297 observations documented in the past 12 months. Local sightings are most frequently reported in March through June.

When to See Wild Turkey in Kansas

Most often reported in March through June.

Monthly sightings distribution for Wild Turkey in Kansas
MonthRecorded SightingsPeak Month
January1,339No
February1,344No
March2,711Yes
April6,389Yes
May6,425Yes
June2,060Yes
July1,271No
August1,193No
September1,353No
October1,246No
November0No
December0No

Compared With Other Regions

Explore how Wild Turkey sightings in Kansas compare to other North American hubs:

Huge and dark, with iridescent bronze plumage, a bare red and blue head, and a red wattle. Males also carry a hanging beard on the chest and fan out their tails when displaying. It lives in forests and woodland edges of North America, and forages on the ground for acorns, seeds and insects. Flocks roost in trees at night. Look for it at dawn on field edges, and listen for gobbling in spring.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to see a Wild Turkey in Kansas?

Wild Turkey is most often reported in Kansas in March through June, based on GBIF records. Reports partly reflect when more people are outdoors, so sightings in other months are possible.

Where can I see a Wild Turkey in Kansas?

There are 27,245 documented Wild Turkey records in Kansas. Parks, refuges and protected areas with suitable habitat are the best places to start; the charts above show when it's reported most.

How can I find Wild Turkey sightings near me in Kansas?

Use the WildMap app on iOS to see recent reports within 100 km from the past 7 days for free (WildMap Pro: 200 km and 30 days), and turn on alerts for sightings near you in Kansas.