The size should be approximately the size of a nickel. Avoid any breaks in the smooth line and loose, bushy feathering. Rich, even, and lustrous showing iridescence throughout. The exception is those colors which are the result of genetic projects. Groupings where only one or two specimens of the color are present may be combined into one class at the discretion of the show secretary or club representative.
Bars are to be grouped into one class.
An intense, glistening black, even throughout, showing a green metallic sheen free from purple. Not showing any trace of bronze or sootiness. An intense, gun-metal coloration to be as dark even, and rich as possible. No sulphur or bronziness should be present and the sheen should be green. Wing shield to be light blue with contrasting black bars.