Juvenile birds have the maroon and grey replaced with dark brown, the bare parts are a dull greenish-yellow, and the wing feathers have pale fringes. In flight, this pigeon looks very dark.
Young birds display distinct coloration differences from adults, featuring dark brown instead of maroon and grey, with exposed areas displaying a dull greenish-yellow hue, and wing feathers sporting pale fringes. In flight, this pigeon presents a darker overall appearance.