Is this still a silver appleyard??

[adorablepuddlings]

I bought a juvenile silver appleyard who started true as a duckling, but is getting very dark. It also has a slate grey beak. Do I have a rare phase appleyard?? What's up with this colouration?

 

[JedJackson]

I bought a juvenile silver appleyard who started true as a duckling, but is getting very dark. It also has a slate grey beak. Do I have a rare phase appleyard?? What's up with this colouration?

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[drumstick diva]

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