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Wattle (anatomy)



 

A wattle is a fleshy dewlap or caruncle hanging from various parts of the head or neck in several groups of birds, goats and other animals.

In birds this includes:

  • From the neck or throat
    • Galliformes: Domestic chickens, turkeys, and others
    • Some vultures
    • Some lapwings
    • The Australian wattlebirds (Anthochaera spp.)
    • The New Zealand wattlebirds (Callaeidae), which include the Kokako, Tieke or Saddleback, and the Huia
  • From the eyes
    • The African Wattle-eye or Puffback Flycatcher
    • Most male pheasants
    • Spectacled Tyrant
 
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