Does any one know what the red long loose skin that hangs near the beak on a turkey is called?

Wattle is the correct spelling (I'm a retired teacher). The comb is on top of the head.

Does any one know what the red long loose skin that hangs near the beak on a turkey is called?
the waddle ( article on wild turkeys) http://hometown.aol.com/momentsintime/pa...


Interesting that there are 2 interpretations on this. Working in the field of plastic surgery, I've always seen this referred to as a "turkey waddle". Please check any plastic surgery or facial reconstruction site. Here are a few:


http://facialplasticsurgery.wustl.edu/fp...


http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Kaye_Ba...


http://www.dedomd.com/


http://www.beverlyhillsphysicians.com/pl...
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Reply:Its called the wattle not waddle I got it from this site
Reply:As usual, Goodhi is wrong. it is spelled "wattle."
Reply:i don't know why but i want to call it a comb....probably wrong. but that is what comes to mind
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Reply:waddle if you havnt noticed yet or in hunter perspective.... a beard