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Turkeys From Wild Bird to National Festival Dish
The article traces the turkey’s origin in America and its domestication for holiday feasts, notes its ancient use by Native tribes, Aztecs, and settlers, and explains how the bird spread to Europe. It describes physical traits, mating behavior, roosting habits, predators, and historical trade, farming, and culinary roles across regions. It also lists plumage varieties recognized by the American Poultry Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
United States
Francisco Fernandez
Philip II of Spain
Yucatan
Atlantic
Dakotas
Ontario
Mexico
Pacific Coast
Idaho
Montana
Utah
Nevada
Wyoming
Arizona
New Mexico
Kentucky
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Arkansas
Colorado
Oklahoma
Missouri
Mississippi
Louisiana
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
America
Turkey
John James Audubon
Massachusetts
Cortez
Spain
Europe
England
Germany
Italy
Venice
Bartolomeo Scappi
Piya V
Hungary
Russia
Austria
Irerand
American Poultry Association