Spur Identification: The spurs visible on the back of the legs indicate this bird was a mature wild rooster.
Anatomy & Pose: The dynamic, banked flying angle.
Feather Condition: The expansive wing feathers are nicely aligned, and the long, iconic tail feathers look intact and dramatic.
Excellent Wing Grooming: The underside of the wing is beautifully preserved. The barred flight feathers are perfectly lined up, tight, and show zero signs of splitting or fraying.
Clean Facial Detailing: The red wattle has great texture, the small green "ear" tuft is distinct, and the glass eye is placed cleanly.
Leg and Foot Preservation: The legs and talons retain excellent dark coloration, natural scales, and sharp toenails without major cracking or drying out.
Lower Plumage Condition: The copper and gold flank feathers along the belly are tightly packed, cleanly patterned, and well-groomed. There is no visible skin showing through the lower body section.
Tight Neck Feathers: The feathers around this bird's neck and white collar ring are smooth, full, and well-aligned.
Wing & Tail Alignment: The main tail feathers are remarkably long, straight, and properly aligned. The wings are pinned at a natural, broad angle suitable for hanging.
Structural support metal wire to hang flush it against a wall.
Plumage: The signature iridescent blue-green neck, clean white collar ring, and rich copper-and-gold body feathers look full and beautifully patterned.
Feather Realignment: The long, barred primary and secondary flight feathers are straight and well-spaced. They showcase the classic natural pattern beautifully, which adds significant visual value to a flying display.
Approximate dimensions: 32" length (including tail feathers) x 26" height x 7" width