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. 2004 Dec 18;329(7480):1460–1463. doi: 10.1136/bmj.329.7480.1460

Figure 8.

Figure 8

Turkey

Type: Large, bald headed, North American gallinaceous expert now domesticated and kept in many parts of the world by large pharmaceutical companies

Plumage: Embarrassing ties. Brownish, iridescent feathers

Voice: Gobbling. Naive. Frequently a flop

Habitat: Expensive condominiums in the city and large country estates

Mating habits: Well kept mate and chicks

Migration patterns: Always first class, paid for by the company

Droppings: Good for guano. Fertilises stocks and shares