Is a Turkey Beard a Feather?

They are feather-like structures called mesofiloplumes. Their structural proteins are similar to those of feathers, but they lack a follicle and other characteristics of most feathers. Unlike feathers, turkey beards grow continuously.

What is the beard on a turkey called?

In the most general sense, wattles refer to fleshy appendages hanging from the neck or chin of many types of animals. Pigs, goats, chickens, and turkeys are all capable of growing wattles. With pigs and goats, the wattle is covered in hair and has no known biological function.

What is the feather on the front of a turkey called?

That one long feather you see hanging down on the female turkey breasts is called a “beard.” It's actually a bunch/bundle of long skinny feathers.