Exhibit A: Brilliant green fathers

Exhibit B: Another instance of green feathers

It's hard to say why these feathers change depending on the day. That's why Kavi says we can't tell which breed it is, based on feathers that are changeable. For a long time we didn't know if it was a girl or a boy. Eventually we found out that it's a boy, because he has a mate, and they are obviously of a dimorphic breed, with the female (left) having less brilliant coloring than the male (right):

The last observation is about head and face feathers. The male's head feathers are bright, like his other feathers, but the female has cheek feathers, that match her head feathers, obviously for camoflaging her in the nest.
Good luck foraging!
Roscoe
3 comments:
Roscoe, it looks like everyone is left speechless concerning your blog. I'm glad you don't get out much. I believe you may have quite a lot to say about other Giant Bird Species if you did.
MJinCR
Roscoe, you leave us to ponder another perspective on life. Matka
I love it! What astute observations you make, Roscoe!
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