Welsh Harlequin

[Fluffy Hens]

Does the green on a Welsh Harlequin’s head go more to white during the breeding season? My guy is losing his green and going white.

 

[AgnesGray]

Looks like the beginnings of a molt to me. Mine are doing the exact same thing right now.

 

[ibarbidahl]

Polar opposite. Let me guess, this is last springs duckling? The first year drakes do this. They tend to molt into eclipse early - in summer rather than fall. Next year he'll probably pick up his nuptual plumage in late winter and then sync up to handsome in spring and drab in the winter.
PS- the rest of his feathers will also lighten. He'll look more like a female.