Hall of Fame
A showcase for the standout birds from each line — the ones that best represent what Park Ridge is working toward. This section will be updated as birds are photographed and documented across the breeding season.
Each variety has its own standard. What defines "the best" Amethyst is different from what defines the best Seafoam or the best Violet Rainbow. The notes below explain what we are looking for in each line.
What We Look For
Best Amethyst
The ideal Amethyst Clearwing shows rich, warm violet-mauve body colour deepened by the Cinnamon gene. Wings must be clean and pale — not washed-out grey. Eye colour should be plum-red. The Cinnamon warmth should be visible in the body feathering without dominating the violet tone. No muddy or dilute-looking feathering.
Best Red Violet
The best Red Violet Clearwing is the bird that shows the most vivid, saturated violet-red body colour against the cleanest white wings. The Violet factor on a Cobalt base is what drives the Red Violet look — the ideal bird makes that combination sing. Body colour should be intense and warm, not grey or washed-out.
Best Violet Rainbow
A great Violet Rainbow combines clean Opaline patterning, strong Violet body depth, clear Yellowface or Whitecap face colour, and good Heritage Clearwing wing expression. The best birds show all four elements working together rather than one dominating at the expense of the others.
Best Seafoam
The best Seafoam or Whitecap bird shows a clean, well-defined white or pale yellow mask contrasting against a well-coloured Heritage Clearwing body. Wings should be pale and clear. Mask definition and colour contrast are the key points — a bird where the Whitecap face looks blurred or runs into the body colour does not represent the line well.
Photos Coming Soon
Photographs of standout birds will be added here as birds are documented, photographed in good natural light, and assessed against each line standard. Check the Aviary Journal for updates on the current breeding season, or follow the Facebook page where photos are shared as birds develop.