Following the success of our previous call and the feather samples we received, we are taking the next step in
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The African Silverbill and Indian Silverbill: from Loxia to Euodice
The African Silverbill and Indian Silverbill: from Loxia to Euodice [Genus Euodice] By Dirk Van den Abeele Ornitho-Genetics VZW De
TNB: Upcoming Sessions
TNB: Upcoming Sessions Month Topic / Content October Pathways to Pigmentation Part 1 November Pathways to Pigmentation Part 2 December
Urgent call: Agapornis roseicollis family requested for DNA project (preferably in Belgium)
For an ongoing DNA research project, we are urgently looking for a breeding pair of Agapornis roseicollis — mutation/color is
Questions about judging? A quick note
As soon as the show season starts, questions and comments start pouring in again about judging, standard requirements, and decisions
Our genetic calculator is now live on BirdManager
As announced in our previous update, we have joined forces with an external partner to advance the development of our
Update: How many chromosomes does the zebra finch really have?
In my article The Sunda Zebra Finch and the Australian Zebra Finch: from Fringilla to Taeniopygia, I explore the history
Genus Padda, a taxonomic overview
Genus Padda, a taxonomic overview By Dirk Van den Abeele Ornitho-Genetics VZW De Nederlandse versie van dit artikel kan je
Article on Padda oryzivora and Padda fuscata
In August, we published an article in Vogelinfo, the free online monthly magazine for bird enthusiasts, focusing on the taxonomy
First feral population of Agapornis fischeri recorded in South Africa
A recent publication in the scientific journal Ostrich – Journal of African Ornithology reports an remarkable discovery: for the first
Our sincere thanks to all contributors
We once again have a large number of DNA samples, obtained from feathers, ready for our ongoing DNA research. Among
Call for samples: feathers from *sapphire* Agapornis fischeri
As part of our DNA research into the genetic basis of colour mutations in Agapornis, we have now reached the
Japanese Society Finch: from Loxia to Lonchura
Japanese Society Finch: from Loxia to Lonchura Lonchura striata domestica By Dirk Van den Abeele Ornitho-Genetics VZW De Nederlandse versie
What to Expect in the Coming Months?
At the request of Vogelinfo, we have previously published articles on the Gouldian finch and the zebra finch. By popular
Thanks TNB
Dear TNB members, A heartfelt thank you for the wonderful surprise gift I received this afternoon. It truly made my
Interesselijst cursussen
Een paar weken geleden zijn we opnieuw gestart met een cursus kleurmutaties. De deelnemers aan deze reeks komen allemaal uit