<P> A comb is a fleshy growth or crest on the top of the head of gallinaceous birds , such as turkeys , pheasants , and domestic chickens . Its alternative name cockscomb ( with several spelling variations ) reflects that combs are generally larger on males than on females ( a male gallinaceous bird is called a cock ) . There can be several fleshy protuberances on the heads and throats of gallinaceous birds , i.e. comb , wattle , ear lobes and nodules , which collectively are called caruncles , however , in turkeys caruncle refers specifically to the fleshy nodules on the head and throat . </P>
<P> A comb is a fleshy growth or crest on the top of the head of gallinaceous birds , such as turkeys , pheasants , and domestic chickens . Its alternative name cockscomb ( with several spelling variations ) reflects that combs are generally larger on males than on females ( a male gallinaceous bird is called a cock ) . There can be several fleshy protuberances on the heads and throats of gallinaceous birds , i.e. comb , wattle , ear lobes and nodules , which collectively are called caruncles , however , in turkeys caruncle refers specifically to the fleshy nodules on the head and throat . </P>
where is the comb located on the chicken
where is the comb located on the chicken
on the top of the head
on the top of the head