The Turkey Oak is an important food source for wildlife but is different in appearance to other wildlife oak trees. The leaves of the Turkey Oak vary from one to the next. Turkey Oak leaves may contain up to five lobes but usually only have three lobes which resemble a turkey's foot. The cap of the acorn stays in tact and often falls to the ground still attached. Turkey Oak acorns are very small and are readily eaten by many species of smaller mouthed birds.