Turkeys are known for their gobble, but that's not the only sound they make. 🎶
Gobble: This is the loud "gobble-gobble-gobble" sound that male turkeys make to show off and attract female turkeys, especially in springtime.
Yelp: a series of quick notes, like “yelp-yelp-yelp.” Both male and female turkeys use it to find each other.
Cluck: a soft “cluck” sound that turkeys use to chat with their friends while walking around or eating.
Purr: When a turkey is happy and relaxed, it makes a gentle “purrr” sound, like a cat!
Cutting: fast, excited clucking—“cluck-cluck-cluck!” A hen makes this sound when she’s excited or calling her babies.
Putt: a sharp “putt” noise that turkeys make when they’re scared or see something suspicious.
Kee-Kee: a high-pitched whistle that young turkeys, called poults, make when they’re lost and trying to find their mom.
Cackle: a mix of loud, excited sounds turkeys make when flying up to a tree or down to the ground.
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