Black
Color male and female
Upper plumage green-glossy black, down dull-black, lighter down-color is permitted in yellow-legged breeds.
In some breeds, a steel-blue sheen is exceptionally required or at least permitted.
Serious faults
Absence of any sheen. Off-colored feathers or red in the ornamental feathers. Strong violet tint in the ornamental feathers or white in the down.
Faults
Low sheen in the ornamental feathers. Small off-colored spots. Slightly too light down-color, unless this is specifically permitted.
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