English translation below Deze week werden we gecontacteerd door Dhr. Rudi Liebens. Deze liefhebber van goudvinken [Pyrrhula pyrrhula] had recent
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FAQ: Riparian Parrotlet
FAQ: Riparian Parrotlet? We have recently discovered on a website info about Forpus Crasirostris, the strange thing is that they
MutaBase: colour mutations in Pyrrhura (Psittacidae)
We added an overview of colour mutations in Pyrrhura in MutaBase. As always, this is a basic list and can
FAQ: what about fallow Pyrrhura molinae?
FAQ: what about fallow Pyrrhura molinae? There are a lot of questions about the fallow Pyrrhura molinae, but the most
FAQ: Taxonomic classification of the genus Pyrrhura?
FAQ: What is the contemporary taxonomic classification of the genus Pyrrhura? This is the most recent list. Please keep in
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.
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.
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
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
Update on *pallid* Agapornis fischeri
As with any possible new colour mutation, there are many opinions in the early stages. There are believers and non-believers.
Why is pink the colour of virgin birds?
Ismael Galván of National Museum of Natural Sciences (Spain) uncovers to exciting role of porphyrin colouration and what it might
A new case of parthenogenesis in California condor
A new case of parthenogenesis has been described in California condor (Gymnogyps californianus) Parthenogenesis is a relatively rare event in