Lores are buffish and the back and wings have greyish-brown and white markings.
The lower throat through the belly is marked with black and white scalloping with some chestnut feathers in the middle belly and then off-white in the lower belly and vent areas. The hen has a lack of red on the head but may carry a few red feathers. A fairly easy bird to breed. This species is hardy but will not tolerate damp, cold conditions. A large well planted aviary is best but they may be kept as a single pair in a suspended cage.