Country
Specie
ISO3
HUN
Language
hun.
Other name
Copper
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
All the 50 registered Copper turkeys are kept in Bugac (Kiskunság, central Hungary) as a closed breed.
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
8.00
Weight females
6.00
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
The original population of turkeys was imported from Bosnia in the 18th century. Later they mixed with the imported Bronze turkey, which resulted in the Copper turkey breed. The pure-bred population is now considered as Hungarian indigenous breed.
Year of origin
18
Location within country
Bugac, Kiskunság, central Hungary
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
