A male turkey is called a tom or a gobbler. The term “tom” is commonly used to refer to adult male turkeys, while “gobbler” refers to their distinctive vocalization, which is a loud, guttural sound they make, especially during the mating season.
Male turkeys are larger and more colorful than female turkeys, known as hens. They have prominent features such as a fleshy wattle (a flap of skin under the chin) and a snood (a fleshy protuberance that hangs over the beak). These features, along with their fan-shaped tail feathers, play a significant role in attracting females during courtship displays.