Tue, 05 May 2026 14:22:51 +0000

You Won’t Believe How Fast Turkeys Fly When They Really Try! When you think of turkeys, images of slow-moving farm birds may come to mind—lemming-like, lumbering, and happily oblivious. But have you ever seen a turkey leap into action and been blown away by how surprisingly fast they can fly? Yes, you won’t believe how fast turkeys fly when they truly put their wings to the test—dispelling the common myth that these birds are strictly ground-dwellers. ### The Surprising Agility of Turkeys in Flight Contrary to popular belief, turkeys aren’t just awkward runners. While they’re famously awkward unlike agile migrants, when startled or during flight to escape predators, turkeys can fly with impressive speed and precision. In real flight situations—especially when evading danger—turkeys achieve speeds exceeding 55 mph (88 km/h) over short bursts, with some species like the wildرند рен notch reaching nearly 65 mph (105 km/h) in quick takeoffs.