FAQ: what alleles are known/proven of the SL ino gene? Till now, five different alleles of the SL ino gene are proven. I will list
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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 rare colour mutation in ringneck
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
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
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
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
FAQ: How to determine the reduction percentage of the eumelanin for colour mutations?
FAQ: How to determine the reduction percentage of the eumelanin for colour mutations? We often read in the standards and articles that, for example, pastel
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. This is no different with