Turkey (bird)

The turkey was a type of bird native to Earth. It was used as food by humans, most notably at Christmas. (TV: Children in Need Special, Out of Time, Voyage of the Damned)

The Tenth Doctor mentioned to Rose Tyler that having met her mother, nut loaf was a more appropriate dish for Jackie Tyler to cook at Christmas lunch rather than turkey. It was at that joke that she smiled after the Doctor's regeneration. (TV: Children in Need Special)

The tradition of eating turkey at Christmas was misunderstood by apparent Earthonomics expert Mr Copper. He confused the bird with the Earth nation of Turkey. He said that the people of the UK went to war with Turkey every Christmas, after which they would then eat the people of Turkey. (TV: Voyage of the Damned)

The Lorduke of Zazz once threatened Frobisher, saying, "I'll cool you turkey". Frobisher replied that he was a penguin. (COMIC: The Gift)