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@tunia It's called a snood, turkeys have a number of these things called caruncles. In turkeys, the term usually refers to small, bulbous, fleshy protuberances found on the head, neck and throat, with larger structures particularly at the bottom of the throat. The wattle is a flap of skin hanging under the chin connecting the throat and head and the snood( the bump you are referring to) is a highly erectile appendage emanating from the forehead. Both sexes of turkey possess caruncles, although they are more pronounced in the male. Usually they are pale, but when the male becomes excited or during courtship, the caruncles, wattle and snood all engorge with blood, become bright red or blue, and enlarge.[9]
The beard (a tuft of modified brush-like feathers) also becomes erect.
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The beard (a tuft of modified brush-like feathers) also becomes erect.
Thanks to the internet you and I are more educated on turkey anatomy!!