Sunday, November 23, 2008

Matter of Fact Monday: Thanksgiving

For this week's Matter of Fact Monday, here are some definitions relating to turkey, and thus to the theme of the week - Thanskgiving.


Caruncle - brightly colored growths on the throat region. Turns bright red when the turkey is upset or during courtship.


Gizzard - a part of a bird's stomach that contains tiny stones. It helps them grind up food for digestion.


Snood - the flap of skin that hangs over the turkey's beak. Turns bright red when the turkey is upset or during courtship.


Wattle - the flap of skin under the turkey's chin. Turns bright red when the turkey is upset or during courtship.

Source: Kid Zone

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