FAQ: What is the contemporary taxonomic classification of the genus Pyrrhura? This is the most recent list. Please keep in
Author: Dirk Van den Abeele
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.
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
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.
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),
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
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
Indian ringneck parrot
In the context of a DNA study into the genome of the Indian ringneck parrot (Psittacula krameri), we would like
FAQ: what about capitals in scientific names?
FAQ: what about capitals in scientific names? The genus name is written first, followed by the species name and –
FAQ: Neophema bourkii or Neopsephotus bourkii
FAQ: Some taxonomist list include Bourke’s parrot in Neophema others in Neopsephotus. Is it Neophema bourkii or Neopsephotus bourkii? Bourke’s
Mutations in Cockatiels [Nymphicus hollandicus ]
As announced last week we will update MutaBase in the upcoming weeks with the list of colour mutations in Cockatiels
MutaBase
In early 2000, Dr Terry Martin BVSc, published his book “A Guide to Colour Mutations and Genetics in Parrots” containing
FAQ: eye color young pale Agapornis fischeri
FAQ: some breeder claims that they have pale Agapornis fischeri and that not all pale youngsters are born with red
List colour mutations in Forpus coelestis
On request we published a list of proven and possible colour mutations in Forpus coelestis. You can consult it on
DNA Research 2022 – update
In the past months, with the help from several enthusiasts, we were able to collect feathers from different colour mutations.
FAQ: How to determine the reduction percentage of the eumelanin for colour mutations?
FAQ: How to determine the reduction percentage of the eumelanin for colour mutations? We often read in the standards and