Dirk Van den Abeele
The first research results of our DNA study into colour mutations in the genus Agapornis have been published today. In
FAQ: In pied cockatiel we regularly see that there is dark suffusion in the mask. This dark suffusion is usually
On request I wrote an article (in Dutch) about mutations in Eurasian siskin – Spinus spinus in Vogelinfo (a free
We are still looking for feathers of: Green – wildtype monk parrot or Quaker parrot [Myiopsitta monachus] Yellow cheek and
We are looking for blood samples of Agapornis pullarius. Who can help us in this?
A new study confirmed that a mutation in the SLC45A2 is responsible for the sex-linked ino rose-ringed parakeet [Psittacula krameri].
In 2002 I first reported about a ‘multicolor’ phenotype in Agapornis fischeri. These birds have a local reduction of both
On January 1, 2024, Ornitho-Genetics VZW will celebrate its 20th anniversary. To mark this anniversary, we want to launch a
Voor ons DNA onderzoek naar het genus Agapornis zijn we, in België of Nederland, op zoek naar een fokker van
FAQ: Can we find an overview somewhere of your articles that are online in the BVA digital archive? Sure, here
Every week we receive e-mails from enthusiasts with mainly questions, but also suggestions and personal reservations. A valuable wealth of
We received a generous donation from BVA-International to support our research. We like to thank Harry Bens, Alex Boom, Dominique
FAQ: has the bronze fallow and misty mutation any interaction/correlation with the pale Fallow mutation? With other words, is it
FAQ: lovebirds, melanins and lipochrome? There has been some fuss about a quote in a recently published article. I quote
FAQ: Does a dark factor affect the colour of SL ino green (lutino) Agapornis roseicollis ? The dark factor is
FAQ: I have been a judge for 40 years and I specialize in budgerigars. For years now I have been