Turquoise GCC Color Changes

I took in Maisie about four months ago and I believe she's about 10 months of age (there is some discrepancy between what her breeder said and what my vet thinks, so there is some uncertainty - but I do not believe she's matured sexually, yet.) She has had one mini-molt at the start of summer but still hasn't had a full molt - her flight feathers were (over) clipped before I got her and they haven't been replaced.



Attached is a recent picture of her. From what I've seen, the classic turquoise GCC has darker/grey bellies. I know they can go through some significant color changes as they mature, but I was curious whether there's some variation in color between individuals. I was curious what other's experiences were with molting and color changes in GCCs. Is she likely to change significantly with her first full molt or is this likely the color she'll be?


Obviously, it won't matter in the long run - it's just a curiosity!

looks like a yellow sided turquoise gcc so she'll mostly stay like this. I can't say I'm too familiar with how conures change from juvenile to adult in terms of appearance but as far as I'm aware there's little to no change with green cheeks? There's a chance she could acquire some more red on her stomach area or above her nares but not all yellow sides have that. I believe they're considered "high red" yellow sides if they do.

Tulojow said:

Attached is a recent picture of her. From what I've seen, the classic turquoise GCC has darker/grey bellies. I know they can go through some significant color changes as they mature, but I was curious whether there's some variation in color between individuals. I was curious what other's experiences were with molting and color changes in GCCs. Is she likely to change significantly with her first full molt or is this likely the color she'll be?

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Like owlet had written: she's not classic turquoise but yellow sided turquoise. This why she has more white than dark belly Genereally GCC's don't really change the look after moltings (including the first ones). The only changing thing will be more dark beak

Oh - exciting! Thank you for the clarification. I didn't realize there were further mutations among the turquoises - it's exciting to hear she is! She's a great bird!