Moreover, let us give you even more strange information: this part is for men. in turkeys clearer.

So you can make this piece very clear. in red If you see it, know it is a male turkey. Okay so far, so what is that red thing?

This thing that hangs from the neck of turkeys is commonly called beard or crest.

In fact, this is what is on their neck. dewlapexists to mate. The dewlap, which is present in every male and female turkey but appears larger, drooping and brighter in male turkeys, is used to court the female.

mating season The neck of the adult male turkey turns a brighter red color. As additional blood flows to this point, a color appears with maximum brightness.

The shiny and large dewlap indicates that the turkey is healthy and strong.

This structure, which is also seen in female turkeys, is smaller and paler in color. Reproductive Although females also show variability during their periods, they actually do not have as distinctive a structure as male turkeys.

during the mating season And this structure on the neck of male turkeys trying to impress their females can also turn a strange bluish color for a while when they are very scared.

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