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Have you ever wondered what Turkey (the country in the Middle East) and the American bird have in common? A case of mistaken identity resulted in the American Turkey being named after the country. When the Spanish first found the bird in the Americas more than 400 years ago they brought it back to Europe. The English mistakenly thought it was a bird they called a "turkey" so they gave it the same name. This other bird was actually from Africa, but came to England by way of the Turkey (lots of shipping went through Turkey at the time). The name stuck even when they realized the birds weren't the same.
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Why are turkey called turkey?
Turkeys are called turkeys because the Turks, a Muslim group, discovered them
Why are liquor raffles called glass turkeys?
Why liquor raffles are called glass turkeys is not widely known. It is possible the name came from the liquor called Wild Turkey.
Male turkeys and female turkeys are called what?
The female turkey is called a hen, a male turkey is called a tom or gobbler and a young male turkey is a jake.
Why call turkeys turkey?
Turkeys are called turkeys because the Turks, a Muslim group, discovered them
Male turkey name?
Like chickens, female turkeys are simply called hens. Male turkeys, on the other hand, are called toms. Baby turkeys are known as poults.
What group of animals are a rafter?
A group of turkeys is called a rafter.
What are turkeys feet called?
turkey foot
What is turkeys king called?
The king of Turkey is called Sinan
What are female turkeys are called?
A female turkey is called a hen
Are there live turKeys in Turkey?
No there are not turkeys in turkey
Group of Turkey?
A group of turkeys is called a rafter.- LT Torres.
What is the name of a young turkey?
A young male turkey is called a jake and a young female is called a jenny.A group of wild turkeys is called a flock, a group of domesticated turkeys is commonlyreferred to as a rafter.
