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...
under the turkey's chin
The flap of skin on the beak of a turkey.
A ''snood'' is a nickname for a turkey's wattle.Which is the part that hangs over a turkey's beak.
flap of skin that hangs over the turkey's beak. Turns bright red when the turkey is upset or during courtship.