Greenwing Dove Tail Dimorphism
adults & juveniles

 
           Greenwing Hen                                          Greenwing Male

The two pictures above show the "coloration dimorphism" in the tail feathers of the adult female & male Greenwings. The two pictures below show this same coloration dimorphism in juvenile female & male Greenwings. The juvenile Greenwings were fledged & the tail feathers had grown in enough to show the coloration. This facet is 100% accurate & can be utilized to sex the juvenile Greenwings before they have attained their adult plumage.


Juvenile Greenwing Hen                                                         Juvenile Greenwing Male


PLUM GREENWING TAIL COMPARISON
ŠJohn Pire
Plum Greenwing Hen - showing the reddish brown in tail feathers.


ŠJohn Pire
Split Plum Greenwing male - note the "plum colored flecking" in the rump area. It is not known if this facet may be an indication a split bird carries this mutant. As other splits are produced from this pair, this facet will be looked at.

 

                                 
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