Table 7: Plumage differences in the roseifrons, parvifrons, peruviana, dilutissima, and lucianii group.

Taxon Breast Marking Head Colour Ear-coverts Nape Bend of Wing Cheeks
roseifrons Brown/green, narrow edging Variably red, often entire head Whiteish to dull brown Brown Variably with red Red or blue
parvifrons Brown/green, narrow edging Variable on forehead to front crown Dull brown Brown Green Blue
peruviana Brown, broad edging Brown, blue tinge to forehead Dull brown Little blue Green Blue
dilutissima Brown, broad edging Brown, blue tinge to forehead Dull brown Little blue Green Blue
pereneensis Brown, medium sized edging Variably red to forehead Dull brown Little blue Green Blue
lucianii Brown, narrow edging Brown Dark brown Dark brown Green Blue
orosaensis Brown, narrow edging Variably red to forehead Dark
dull brown
Brown Green Blue