what do you call a reddish growth that covers the throat and neck of a turkey
wattle or a gobbler
A snood.
The wattle.
A pouch like area at the front of a turkey's throat is known as a waddle. It is often referred to as the gobbler, but the correct name is waddle.
That's the turkey's snood and waddle, respectively.
The bump like growth of skin that covers a turkey's neck is called a caruncle. These bumps are found on both male and female turkeys.
The skin that hangs from a turkey's throat is a wattle.
This is called a wattle.It occurs in a few species of birds, not just turkeys.
A turkey's wattle is under its beak on its throat.
Turkey frills.
A turkey liver is a reddish-brown organ that is typically oval-shaped and located in the abdominal cavity of the turkey. It can be distinguished from other organs in the turkey's body by its size, texture, and color. The liver is usually larger and smoother than other organs, and its distinctive reddish-brown color sets it apart from the surrounding tissues.
A Jake turkey is a name for a young male turkey. It becomes a tom once it grows the red excess skin on its throat.