FAQ: What about *pallid* Agapornis fischeri? Read update of 17/01/2022 The first reports we received about the possible existence of
Author: Dirk Van den Abeele
The start
We just started with DNA extraction to examine the blue locus in genus Agapornis.
Study of the presence of pheomelanin in parakeet feathers
Study of the presence of pheomelanin in parakeet feathers By Dirk Van den Abeele Ornitho-Genetics VZW MUTAVI, Research & Advice
FAQ: number of chromosomes of Goudian finch?
FAQ: How many chromosomes has Chloebia gouldiae? As far as we know there was no specific research to the number
FAQ: How to distinguish between the different fallow types in genus Agapornis?
FAQ: How to distinguish between the different fallow types in genus Agapornis? The existing fallow types In genus Agapornis are
Update on *AR grey* Agapornis roseicollis
A few weeks ago, I was approached by Florian Gouze (France) who had reservations by the* AR grey* Agapornis roseicollis,
In search of the genetic background of *Sapphire* Agapornis fischeri.
A more extensive and detailed version of this article has been published in the BVA-International magazine of June 2021 In
Papegaaien kweken: een stukje geschiedenis
Papegaaien kweken: een stukje geschiedenis Door: Bert Van Gils Een aantal onder ons herinneren zich nog de tijd dat de
Once more: I don’t have a Facebook account
We regularly receive notifications and questions from enthusiasts to approve their friend requests via Facebook or responses to messages that
Hoe oud worden papegaaien (echt)?
Hoe oud worden papegaaien (echt)? Door: Bert Van Gils Inleiding Papegaaien staan erom bekend dat ze hoge leeftijden kunnen bereiken
Farewell my friend
We just received the terrible news that Gerald Van der Linde passed away this morning. Gerald was one of the
We updated our info on FAQ: Blue x Blue is Green?
We updated our info on FAQ: Blue x Blue is Green? FAQ: blue x blue = ??? green??
Conservation project BVA4900
Since 2017, BVA-International has a conservation project for pure wild type Agapornis spp. The conservation project includes breeders who are
FAQ: is there a visual difference between blue1 and blue2?
FAQ: is there a visual difference between blue1 and blue2? Answer: I am afraid not. There were rumours / assumptions
Parthenogenesis in Agapornis roseicollis
The article on this particular case was published in BVA-International Journal of April 2009 By Dirk Van den Abeele Ornitho-Genetics
S.O.S. Swift parrot [Lathamus discolor]
As we announced on this blog in 2014: the swift parrot [Lathamus discolor] is an endangered parrot. And unfortunately the