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What is the red thing under a turkey's neck called and used for?
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∙ 14y ago
The red thing you are referring to is called a wattle. It is not clear why turkeys have them but it is likely that they are used to attract the opposite sex and/or to scare away other male turkeys. When the male turkey gets excited the red wattle enlarges in size perhaps making it look more attractive to the opposite sex and scary to the same sex. This is similar to an erect cock on a human male, as the increase in blood flow helps attract mates while scaring off other males. Not much information about turkey wattles can be found. Hope this helps.
The wattle helps to cool the turkey. The bright red area has blood flow close to the surface and as it is not covered by feathers it gets cooler faster. Turkeys do not sweat.
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∙ 14y agoit is called a Dewlap, or a Wattle
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∙ 15y agoWattle.
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∙ 13y agoA Wattle.
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∙ 10y agoA Wattle
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What is the wobbly red thing under a turkey's neck?
It is called a wattle, and is only present on male turkeys.
Where is the turkeys wattle located?
It is the red thing on it's neck, also called a "gobbler" by some people who don't know what to call it.
What is the bright red appendage on the turkeys neck called?
The red fleshy appendage you see on a turkey's neck is their wattle.
What is the red thing under a turkey's neck used for Does it have a purpose or is it just there for people to laugh at You don't know the reason turkeys have it?
it is called a wattle and it is used for attracting a mate and also it is where it gets its gobble from. The longer and looser the wattle, the deeper and more raspy the gobble is.
What is the name for the long loose skin thing that hangs down from a turkeys neck?
The loose skin hanging down from a turkey's neck is called a wattle.Wattle is the most commonly used name. Dewlap and caruncle are also correct.
What is the name of the skin that hangs form a turkey neck?
The fleshy part that hangs from a turkey's neck is called a wattle.
What is the dangling skin under turkey's neck called?
It is called a wattle. It is used for attracting a mate and for cooling the turkey down on hot days.
How do wild turkeys defend themselves?
Depends on how many there are, Turkeys necks are easily snapable so go for the neck first. If there are more than a few, aim punches under the neck to try and dislodge organs or knock the wind out of it.
What is the thing on a rooster's neck fetters called?
You are referring to the Wattle...It is a red flap of "skin" that hangs down under the beak.
What is the name of the skin that hangs from the turkeys neck?
The term that you are looking for is "wattle." It is the fold of skin that is at the front of the turkey's neck underneath the beak.
What is the wobbley red thing under a turkey's neck?
a wattle
What is the long fleshy thing that grows under a turkey's throat?
The fleshy, wrinkled, often brightly red colored fold of skin hanging from the neck or throat of turkeys is called a wattle. It is used for sexual display and is larger in males than females. In life it can be engorged with blood to make it larger and more brightly colored.
