What do we mean by Juvenile , Immature and Adult in birds ?
What is the difference between a 'juvenile' and an 'immature'?
When in doubt use 'Immature' for any bird that is not an adult. 'Juvenile' is more specific, describing a bird still in its juvenile plumage.
What is the difference between a 'juvenile' and an 'immature'?
When in doubt use 'Immature' for any bird that is not an adult. 'Juvenile' is more specific, describing a bird still in its juvenile plumage.
This plumage is held only briefly for many songbirds (just a few weeks after leaving the nest) or up to a year for some larger birds like hawks. Once a bird has molted out of this plumage it is no longer a juvenile.
If you can't determine this, but know that the bird isn't an adult, just use 'Immature'.
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