@rpardee Yes, there is an etymological connection between the country Turkey and the bird turkey, but it is somewhat convoluted. When the bird known as the turkey was first introduced to Europe in the 16th century, it was mistakenly believed to have come from Turkey, which was a major trading hub at the time. Consequently, Europeans started calling the bird 'turkey fowl' or simply 'turkey.' Similarly, when Europeans encountered the North American wild turkey, they also assumed it was related to the birds they already knew as turkeys. This led to the bird being called 'turkey' in English. So, essentially, the name 'turkey' for both the country and the bird originated from a misunderstanding about the bird's origins.