The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #142444   Message #3360419
Posted By: maeve
07-Jun-12 - 07:51 AM
Thread Name: BS: Birdwatching 2012
Subject: RE: BS: Birdwatching 2012
Yes, Adrien. The placement of the red spot changes as the Downy matures and grows adult plumage. It's common for young birds to have quite different plumage from the adults- think of ducklings and chicks in comparison to mature ducks and chickens.