The bars to be a chestnut red, approximately an inch apart at the bottom of the wing coverts and come nearly together as they approach the top of the wing. The darker tail bar is absent. Black or brown flecking is permitted in wing flights and tail rectrices. Ash-gray is preferred but white is permissible over the rump. The neck is yellow with a brilliant greenish metallic luster.
Wings show two well defined bars running in a curved V-shape across the wing coverts.
The bars to be yellow approximately an inch apart at the bottom of the wing coverts and come nearly together as they approach the top of the wing. The darker tail bar is absent. Dilute color flecks permitted in wing flights and tail rectrices. Light gray is preferred but white is permissible over rump. Any color or pattern not recognized in the American King Club Standard may be shown as an A.O.C. King.