The feathers on the neck and throat shall be slightly darker than the body and covered with an iridescent metallic sheen. The wing and tail bars shall be distinct and dun colored. The tail feathers shall be edged beyond the terminal bar with the same color as the shield area. Horn colored beak and toenails. Body and tail are to be an even shade of midnight blue, shading to black on the head and neck.
Wings are lighter with dark blue edging on each feather.
There shall be no tendency toward reddish or bronzy tones. Black beak and toenails. Even shade throughout of clear, rich, bright, chestnut free from sootiness or any tendency toward bluish or plum tints. The feathers on the neck and throat shall be covered with an iridescent metallic sheen. Flesh colored beak and toenails.