Distinctive Juvenile Traits
Plumage: Juveniles look similar to adult females but have noticeably duller, browner, and more mottled feathers on their backs and wings, usually fringed with buff.
Head: They possess a brownish-grey crown and hindneck, as opposed to the clean, stark black-and-white patterns seen on breeding adults.
Legs: While adults boast bright coral-pink or reddish-pink legs, juveniles often start with slightly paler or duller pinkish legs.
