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The Gouldian Finch, from Amadina to Erythrura: An Overview

03/06/2026 Dirk Van den Abeele Articles - Artikels, Articles UK, General, Taxonomy

The Gouldian Finch, from Amadina to Erythrura: An Overview Erythrura gouldiae By Dirk Van den Abeele Ornitho-Genetics VZW online 3

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De gouldamadine, van Amadina tot Erythrura: een overzicht.

23/05/2026 Dirk Van den Abeele General

Op vraag van de redactie van Vogelinfo schreef ik een uitgebreid stuk over de taxonomie van de gouldamadine: “De gouldamadine,

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New study on the origin of feathers

15/05/2026 Dirk Van den Abeele Evolution, General

Nederlandse tekst onderaan The American evolutionary biologist Richard O. Prum already told us in 1999: “Avian feathers are a complex

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Avian taxonomic ranks

07/05/2026 Dirk Van den Abeele General, Taxonomy

In response to popular demand, we have published a detailed guide on the taxonomic classification and nomenclature of birds. This

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FAQ: Naming order in mutation combinations

27/04/2026 Dirk Van den Abeele FAQ, General

FAQ: Naming order in mutation combinations Enthusiasts often like to combine different color mutations. This raises the question: in what

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Recent Update to the International Guidelines for Colour Mutations in Psittaciformes

24/04/2026 Dirk Van den Abeele Articles - Artikels, Articles UK, General

Recent Update to the International Guidelines for Colour Mutations in Psittaciformes 1998 – Present By Dirk Van den Abeele Ornitho-Genetics

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Searching for the ancestors of lovebirds, an update [Genus Agapornis] Part 2

17/04/2026 Dirk Van den Abeele Articles - Artikels, Articles UK, General, Taxonomy

Searching for the ancestors of lovebirds, an update [Genus Agapornis] Part 2 By Dirk Van den Abeele Ornitho-Genetics VZW Published

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Searching for the ancestors of lovebirds, an update [Genus Agapornis] Part 1

10/04/2026 Dirk Van den Abeele Articles - Artikels, Articles UK, General, Taxonomy

Searching for the ancestors of lovebirds, an update [Genus Agapornis] Part 1 By Dirk Van den Abeele Ornitho-Genetics VZW Published

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DNA Red factor Agapornis fischeri

04/04/2026 Dirk Van den Abeele General

For our research on the “redfactor” in Agapornis fischeri, we have been informed that many bird enthusiasts in the Philippines

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Blue Gouldian Finch: An Update

29/03/2026 Dirk Van den Abeele Canary - Finches, General

Blue Gouldian Finch: An Update (Erythrura gouldiae) Nederlandse versie onderaan In 2003, I was asked by Mr. Daniel De Pauw,

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Redfactor Agapornis fischeri – a possible breakthrough

25/03/2026 Dirk Van den Abeele General

Good news about our DNA research! We have most likely made a breakthrough in our research into the gene responsible

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FAQ: melanin, eumelanin, phaeomelanin, melanocytes, melanosomes and keratinocytes?

20/03/2026 Dirk Van den Abeele FAQ

Nederlandse versie onderaan FAQ: When studying your articles on feather structure, terms such as melanin, eumelanin, phaeomelanin, melanocytes, melanosomes and

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International guidelines edition 2026

15/03/2026 Dirk Van den Abeele General

Nederlandse versie onderaan. The international guidelines for the naming of colour mutations were updated last month. A few minor adjustments

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FAQ: Can a DNA or blood test detect the presence of colour mutations (split factor) in the genome?

01/03/2026 Dirk Van den Abeele FAQ, General

Nederlandse versie onderaan FAQ: Can a DNA or blood test detect the presence of colour mutations in the genome? We’ve

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Phylogenomic analysis of the genus Pyrrhura

11/02/2026 Dirk Van den Abeele General, Taxonomy

Nederlandse versie onderaan Recently, the results of a phylogenomic analysis of the parrot genus Pyrrhura were published. This type of

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Free ebook on avian genetics for aviculturists

08/01/2026 Dirk Van den Abeele General 4 comments

We recently decided to compile all current information on avian genetics into a single publication titled Principles of Avian Genetics

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