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.
The juvenile pigeons exhibit notable variations in their plumage colors compared to adults, characterized by the substitution of dark brown for maroon and grey, with exposed areas displaying a dull yellow-green tone, and wing feathers featuring pale fringes. When in flight, this pigeon presents a darker overall appearance.