The red indigo-chin is a small bird, and there are some differences in appearance between the male and female birds.
Male bird: The male red indigo-chin bird is about 10 centimeters long. Its head and neck are blue-black, with a red spot in front of its eyes. Its forehead, throat and chest are orange-red. The lower body is white. The wings and tail are black, and the flight feathers on both sides are light gray. The male bird is brightly colored and easy to identify.
Female bird: Compared with the male bird, the female bird of Red Indigo-chin is darker, the whole body is dark gray, the head and neck are The head gradually turns to light gray, with no red spots in front of the eyes. The throat and chest are light orange-brown, and the lower body is white. The wings and tail are also black, but the flight feathers on the sides are dark gray.
By observing the color and characteristics of red indigo-chins, it is easier to distinguish male and female birds. Specifically, the head and throat of the male bird are orange-red, while the female bird is light orange-brown, and the red spots and colors on the forehead of the male bird are brighter. Additionally, there are differences in overall color and grayscale.
