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Why do turkeys gobble? Are they talking...

Question
Why do turkeys gobble? Are they talking to each other or sending out warnings, or what?

Answer

Only male turkeys, or toms, can gobble, and they mostly do it in the spring and fall. It is a mating call and attracts the hens. Wild turkeys gobble at loud sounds and when they settle in for the night.