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Wild Turkey in Vermont

Wild Turkey in Vermont

Meleagris gallopavo

Wild Turkey in Vermont — Quick Overview

There are 43,878 recorded sightings of Wild Turkey in Vermont, with 740 observations documented in the past 12 months. Local sightings are most frequently reported in February through May.

When to See Wild Turkey in Vermont

Most often reported in February through May.

Monthly sightings distribution for Wild Turkey in Vermont
MonthRecorded SightingsPeak Month
January3,741No
February3,388Yes
March4,443Yes
April7,401Yes
May6,850Yes
June3,126No
July2,345No
August2,349No
September2,634No
October0No
November0No
December3,256No

Compared With Other Regions

Explore how Wild Turkey sightings in Vermont 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 Vermont?

Wild Turkey is most often reported in Vermont in February through May, 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 Vermont?

There are 43,878 documented Wild Turkey records in Vermont. 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 Vermont?

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 Vermont.