Lilac-breasted Gouldian

[77sedan253]

Just wondering what a Lilac-breasted RH male would be worth?

[Jayburd]

Not sure. honestly I reckon there are a lot of lilac breasts around, being passed off as normal hens, etc.
There was an article on them in the second-to-latest just finches & softbills magazine.

[AMCA26]

The cock bird would still be quite yellow on the belly? Compared to the hens.

[nixity]

Lilac Breasted males tend to look like PB hens in terms of the color, but it depends on their body color.
The lilac tends to reduce in intensity with the presence of yellow (aka lack of melanin).

See here (under Lilac Breast):
http://www.gouldiansgalore.net/breastcolor.html

Most hens are mislabeled as Lilac but are really purple. Lilac hens (as the one shown on my site) are very pale and easily mistaken for white breasted hens as there is only a slight wash of color generally.
I find the LB males are much more popular than the hens simply because the color is more intense/unique.
Generally they just carry a $10 premium over normal PB birds.

[Diane]

All birds are different prices depending on where you are located.

If you fill in your location any members in your area will be able to advise you of the prices they have seen