Additional images of this young male were taken 7 April, just 6 days
after the series above. Note the continued gorget development. Pin
feathers have erupted in the gap where feathers were missing just a
week ago. Soon these will break open to reveal the glittering
iridescent feathers of the gorget. Wing and tail feathers are still
in sheath and therefore not fully grown in.

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