I had recently an interesting conversation with Mr. Chris Antony, a bird breeder from Australia. He informed me about a rare colour mutation in ringneck
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Indian ringneck parrot
In the context of a DNA study into the genome of the Indian ringneck parrot (Psittacula krameri), we would like to get in touch with
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 – when appropriate – the name
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 parrot (Neopsephotus bourkii), was indeed
Extra feathers for DNA-sequencing
For our DNA research we are looking for extra feathers from cinnamon (in combination with green or aqua, turquoise) and pale headed Agapornis roseicollis. Ideal
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 [Nymphicus hollandicus ] and it
MutaBase info
Due to the high number of visitors, Mutabase was offline for a while. Our IT specialists have now solved this problem. Sorry for the inconvenience.
MutaBase
In early 2000, Dr Terry Martin BVSc, published his book “A Guide to Colour Mutations and Genetics in Parrots” containing a list of colour mutations
New url archive articles O-G
We have a new URL for our archive of published articles: https://archive.ogvzw.org/ This archive contains an overview of our articles that have been published in
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 eyes. Is this correct? That
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 our download page
DNA Research 2022 – update
In the past months, with the help from several enthusiasts, we were able to collect feathers from different colour mutations. Today, these feathers arrived safely