Comb (anatomy)
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A comb is a fleshy growth or crest on the top of the head of some gallinaceous birds, such as domestic chickens. The alternative name cockscomb reflects the fact that combs are generally larger on coc
Single comb
Brown rooster
Brown hen
Silkie rooster with purple comb and wattle
Wattle (anatomy)
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A wattle is a fleshy caruncle hanging from various parts of the head or neck in several groups of birds and mammals. Caruncles in birds include those found on the face, wattles, dewlaps, snoods, and e
Comb (anatomy)
…combs are generally larger on cock birds than on hens. The comb is one of several fleshy protuberances on the heads of chickens, the others being the wattles and earlobes, which collectively are called caruncles. In turkeys, the caruncles are the fleshy nodules on the head and throat. Chicken combs are most…
A rooster's wattles hang from the throat
Southern hill myna in southern India shows yellow wattles on the head
An English carrier pigeon with pale wattles around the eyes and beak
A common pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) cock bird with bright red facial wattles