Dirk Van den Abeele
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English translation below Deze week werden we gecontacteerd door Dhr. Rudi Liebens. Deze liefhebber van goudvinken [Pyrrhula pyrrhula] had recent
FAQ: Riparian Parrotlet? We have recently discovered on a website info about Forpus Crasirostris, the strange thing is that they
We added an overview of colour mutations in Pyrrhura in MutaBase. As always, this is a basic list and can
Since day one, the international agreements / guidelines were available on our download page. This was confusing for many enthusiasts.
FAQ: what about fallow Pyrrhura molinae? There are a lot of questions about the fallow Pyrrhura molinae, but the most
FAQ: What is the contemporary taxonomic classification of the genus Pyrrhura? This is the most recent list. Please keep in
Yesterday the results of an interesting study into feather plucking (feather-damaging behavior – FDB) at Agapornis roseicollis is published online.
We added an overview of colour mutations in cockatiels [Nymphicus hollandicus] in MutaBase. As always, this is a basic list
Almost daily we receive questions about genetics and how colour mutations are inherited, what are alleles, what is a crossing-over….etc.
Pairi Daiza and the Pairi Daiza Foundation, in close collaboration with the Association for the Conservation of Threatened Parrots (ACTP),
FAQ: what alleles are known/proven of the SL ino gene? Till now, five different alleles of the SL ino gene
I had recently an interesting conversation with Mr. Chris Antony, a bird breeder from Australia. He informed me about a
In the context of a DNA study into the genome of the Indian ringneck parrot (Psittacula krameri), we would like
FAQ: what about capitals in scientific names? The genus name is written first, followed by the species name and –
FAQ: Some taxonomist list include Bourke’s parrot in Neophema others in Neopsephotus. Is it Neophema bourkii or Neopsephotus bourkii? Bourke’s