Babe in the Woods (Garralus glandarius)

Awww, this youngster looks so beautiful in that light with the raised head feathers. Such a gorgeous capture.

Vicki

Fabulous lighting showing marvelous rich colors. Exceptional work John!!!

very nice

It's an adult, John; the crown is too defined for a juvenile... and they don't start breeding until April. I don't see the fledglings until around July (there's a few pics of youngsters in my gallery somewhere... you should see the difference... if you can find the pics )

EDIT: I've found one... there's a few more if you do a search:

http://www.birdforum.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/502072/ppuser/69033

Notice the head pattern ad the downy feathers etc