There are only two species of wild turkeys in the world: the North American wild turkey (which is separated into five subspecies: eastern, Osceola, Rio Grande, Merriam's and Gould's) and the ocellated wild turkey (which is found in Mexico). Both turkey species regularly utilize wetland habitats at some point in their life cycle.
While turkey populations have soared to an estimated 7 million birds, habitat conservation and management will be essential to maintain these numbers. Ducks Unlimited partners with the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) on projects throughout the United States to provide habitat that benefits waterfowl and turkeys alike.