Snoods length in males seem to be a good indication of parasite resistance in the individual. Although it is not an organ the longer the snood, the higher the parasite resistance.
Female turkeys prefer males with longer snoods and is a way of sexual selection.
Male turkeys use their snoods to attract mates. When they are strutting, they engorge with blood making them very red. Males with longer snoods are treated with more respect by other males and are preferred by females.
Female turkeys do have snoods. In fact, both male and female's have snoods which they use to attract a mate.
flap of skin that hangs over the turkey's beak. Turns bright red when the turkey is upset or during courtship.
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The flap of skin on the beak of a turkey.
50% male, 50% female.
Male turkeys gobble.
yes
Male turkeys have male reproductive organs on the external surface. Female turkeys are generally smaller and have female reproductive parts.
Males in many species have extra attributes that make part or are used as seductive resources for attracting a female.
Only male turkeys gobble and female turkeys are smaller
Female turkeys are smaller than male domestic turkeys. Wild turkeys have the same size difference but the difference is not as great. See the links below.
A young male turkey is called a Jake and a young female is a jenny. A grown male turkey is a tom or a gobbler and female turkeys are called hens. Chick and poult are the names for baby turkeys.
A female turkey is called a hen
The male turkey is substantially larger than the female.
Yes, female turkeys fan their feathers to get rid of dust, mites and parasites.
Snoods