As part of an ongoing DNA study, we are looking for aviculturists and bird enthusiasts who have bred Agapornis taranta
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The Sunda Zebra Finch and the Australian Zebra Finch: From Fringilla to Taeniopygia
The Sunda Zebra Finch and the Australian Zebra Finch: From Fringilla to Taeniopygia By Dirk Van den Abeele Ornitho-Genetics VZW
Back by popular demand: Our taxonomy series continues!
Na de fantastische reacties die we kregen op ons artikel over de taxonomie van de gouldamadine (“De gouldamadine, van Amadina
An new step for our genetic calculator!
We are always looking for ways to make our passion for birds and the complex world of genetics even more
The Gouldian Finch, from Amadina to Erythrura: An Overview
The Gouldian Finch, from Amadina to Erythrura: An Overview Erythrura gouldiae By Dirk Van den Abeele Ornitho-Genetics VZW online 3
De gouldamadine, van Amadina tot Erythrura: een overzicht.
Op vraag van de redactie van Vogelinfo schreef ik een uitgebreid stuk over de taxonomie van de gouldamadine: “De gouldamadine,
New study on the origin of feathers
Nederlandse tekst onderaan The American evolutionary biologist Richard O. Prum already told us in 1999: “Avian feathers are a complex
Avian taxonomic ranks
In response to popular demand, we have published a detailed guide on the taxonomic classification and nomenclature of birds. This
FAQ: Naming order in mutation combinations
FAQ: Naming order in mutation combinations Enthusiasts often like to combine different color mutations. This raises the question: in what
Recent Update to the International Guidelines for Colour Mutations in Psittaciformes
Recent Update to the International Guidelines for Colour Mutations in Psittaciformes 1998 – Present By Dirk Van den Abeele Ornitho-Genetics
Searching for the ancestors of lovebirds, an update [Genus Agapornis] Part 2
Searching for the ancestors of lovebirds, an update [Genus Agapornis] Part 2 By Dirk Van den Abeele Ornitho-Genetics VZW Published
Searching for the ancestors of lovebirds, an update [Genus Agapornis] Part 1
Searching for the ancestors of lovebirds, an update [Genus Agapornis] Part 1 By Dirk Van den Abeele Ornitho-Genetics VZW Published
DNA Red factor Agapornis fischeri
For our research on the “redfactor” in Agapornis fischeri, we have been informed that many bird enthusiasts in the Philippines
Blue Gouldian Finch: An Update
Blue Gouldian Finch: An Update (Erythrura gouldiae) Nederlandse versie onderaan In 2003, I was asked by Mr. Daniel De Pauw,
Redfactor Agapornis fischeri – a possible breakthrough
Good news about our DNA research! We have most likely made a breakthrough in our research into the gene responsible
International guidelines edition 2026
Nederlandse versie onderaan. The international guidelines for the naming of colour mutations were updated last month. A few minor adjustments