Fledglings

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J Getting
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Location: Iowa/Grundy Center

Do male fledglings have that male gurgle so early in their life?
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MamaBruff
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Martin Colony History: 2013-2016 Unsuccessful at starting a PM colony. Health problems.
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I was wondering if there was a way to tell the difference between the boy and girl fledglings too... but I guess they will have to go thru puberty in Brazil. Then the boy's voices will change and they will get some sparse purple chest feathers... :wink:
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2013-2016 Unsuccessful at starting a PM colony. Health problems.
Rehomed all my PM stuff. Good Luck and Best Wishes to All.
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Louise Chambers
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They cannot be ID'd as to sex by plumage until they undergo molt in Brazil, and get their subadult plumage. Song - I have never heard/seen a fledge giving male song, but that would be interesting to listen & watch for.
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