Meleagris gallopavo , known broadly as “wild turkey,” evolved in the Americas, and though they now inhabit other parts of the world as far away as New Zealand, their populations are concentrated between the two continents. Spanish explorers exported domesticated varieties to Europe during the 16th century, and by the 17th century, their reputation as exquisite table fare preceded them. And those turkeys not born and bred in captivity are the ground-nesting gamebirds pursued by hunters today.
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Benjamin Franklin wanted the Turkey to be our national symbol instead of the Bald Eagle.
They are a noble bird, and can be fierce.
yeah just dont look as intimidating as the awesome looking bald eagle.
Yeah F-15 Eagle, Eagle Scout, and Philadelphia Eagles sound better than F-15 Turkey, Turkey Scout and Philadelphia Turkeys…
Turkeys sure do taste better too, I’m sure…
I knew an old guy who had to watch turkeys on his farm. He named them George and Martha. George was the boss. When we fired guns he would fuss ‘Gobble’, if the horses ran, he would fuss ‘Gobble’ and they quit running. The dog also was second fiddle to the Tom.
yeah i dont think i’d like to be considered a Turkey Scout. It just doesnt sound pleasant, nor as prestigious as Eagle Scout. Something about going to the fair and getting me a nice Eagle Leg for supper doesnt sound as appetizing as the Turkey Leg does either.
thats funny about the old Tom… I’ve heard similar stories about them in the past. I have no doubt that they are highly intelligent birds.
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Imagine turkeys being a protected species of national significance. 
we’d have WAAAAYY too many Turkeys running aroudn… kinda like we do with democrats… those are turkeys too…
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