The wattle is the distinctive flap of flesh that hangs from the neck and head of a turkey. This bumpy, warty red skin is an iconic feature that makes wild turkeys instantly recognizable. But what exactly is the wattle and what purpose does it serve for the turkey?. The wattle’s appearance can change depending on the turkey’s age, health, and emotional state. When a male turkey is excited or during courtship, blood rushes into the wattle, causing it to become engorged and glow bright scarlet. Conversely, if a turkey is ill, the wattle may appear very pale or white.
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The wattle is usually accompanied by another fleshy growth on top of the turkey’s head called the snood. The snood is also red but has a more slender, finger-like shape compared to the wattle’s rounded mass.. Snoods, caruncles, waddles and gobbling – sounds like gobblygook? No, these are all to do with turkey anatomy – read here to see what they actually are.
