FAQ: Riparian Parrotlet? We have recently discovered on a website info about Forpus Crasirostris, the strange thing is that they are listed on that site
Author: Dirk Van den Abeele
Articles 2023
For 2023, BVA-International has obtained the exclusivity rights for our articles about lovebirds. As a result in 2023, my articles will only be published in
MutaBase: colour mutations in Pyrrhura (Psittacidae)
We added an overview of colour mutations in Pyrrhura in MutaBase. As always, this is a basic list and can be updated at any time.
International agreements / guidelines
Since day one, the international agreements / guidelines were available on our download page. This was confusing for many enthusiasts. That is why, at the
FAQ: what about fallow Pyrrhura molinae?
FAQ: what about fallow Pyrrhura molinae? There are a lot of questions about the fallow Pyrrhura molinae, but the most important question for the moment
FAQ: Taxonomic classification of the genus Pyrrhura?
FAQ: What is the contemporary taxonomic classification of the genus Pyrrhura? This is the most recent list. Please keep in mind that taxonomic lists are
Study on feather-damaging behavior – FDB
Yesterday the results of an interesting study into feather plucking (feather-damaging behavior – FDB) at Agapornis roseicollis is published online. More info: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1558787822000673
MutaBase: mutations in cockatiels [Nymphicus hollandicus]
We added an overview of colour mutations in cockatiels [Nymphicus hollandicus] in MutaBase. As always, this is a basic list and can be updated at
Articles on genetics
Almost daily we receive questions about genetics and how colour mutations are inherited, what are alleles, what is a crossing-over….etc. To answer all these questions,
Pairi Daiza Foundation is working for the reintroduction of the Spix’s Macaw in Brazil
Pairi Daiza and the Pairi Daiza Foundation, in close collaboration with the Association for the Conservation of Threatened Parrots (ACTP), the Chico Mendes Institute for
FAQ: what alleles are known/proven of the SL ino gene?
FAQ: what alleles are known/proven of the SL ino gene? Till now, five different alleles of the SL ino gene are proven. I will list
Pale mutation in Indian Ringneck parrot?
I had recently an interesting conversation with Mr. Chris Antony, a bird breeder from Australia. He informed me about a rare colour mutation in ringneck