Two blues that I took recently. The first pic is what I would expect. The second blue was paired up with a ruffy. I know for sure because I shot both of them (the ruffy and the blue). As I said the first pic shows a blue with an entirely black tail fan. The second blue (that was paired up with the ruffy) has brown in its tail fan. So I'm thinking that this blue is a hybrid. Would you agree or have some other explanation?
While a hybrid is possible, I think you have a bird that is in the process of moulting.
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The Top bird is a Rooster and blue you shot with the Ruffie is a hen and it looks on the juvenile side too...The male you shot is actually a very superb specimen...Nice!
The Top bird is a Rooster and blue you shot with the Ruffie is a hen and it looks on the juvenile side too...The male you shot is actually a very superb specimen...Nice!
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