Author: Dirk Van den Abeele

For our DNA research, we already collected DNA samples (feathers) of different colour mutations in different genera. For the next

New mutation in Twenty-eight parrot [Barnardius zonarius semitorquatus]

In de uitgave van mei van Vogelinfo, het gratis maandelijks online magazine van Danny Roels, bespreken we een geval van

The first research results of our DNA study into colour mutations in the genus Agapornis have been published today. In

On request I wrote an article (in Dutch) about mutations in Eurasian siskin – Spinus spinus in Vogelinfo (a free

We are still looking for feathers of: Green – wildtype monk parrot or Quaker parrot [Myiopsitta monachus] Yellow cheek and

We are looking for blood samples of Agapornis pullarius. Who can help us in this?    

A new study confirmed that a mutation in the SLC45A2 is responsible for the sex-linked ino rose-ringed parakeet [Psittacula krameri].

In 2002 I first reported about a ‘multicolor’ phenotype in Agapornis fischeri. These birds have a local reduction of both

On January 1, 2024, Ornitho-Genetics VZW will celebrate its 20th anniversary. To mark this anniversary, we want to launch a

Voor ons DNA onderzoek naar het genus Agapornis zijn we, in België of Nederland, op zoek naar een fokker van

Every week we receive e-mails from enthusiasts with mainly questions, but also suggestions and personal reservations. A valuable wealth of

We received a generous donation from BVA-International to support our research. We like to thank Harry Bens, Alex Boom, Dominique