Wild turkeys are capable of flying long distances but usually don't unless escaping danger. The Eastern bird would sometimes rather just run, Waymire said.

Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff While turkeys can fly short distances to flee predators, a flying turkey is a sight to see. Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff A turkey nested in a tree overnight under a full moon.

Wild turkeys in Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge have to use their strong flying skills to escape from bears, with juvenile males known as jakes and females as jennies able to fly well enou… ...

If you see a ruffed grouse or wild turkey (flying or not), the Ohio Department of Natural Resources wants to hear about it. Here's why.