Is there a dilute gene in Pacific parrotlets?
A green series bird, lime greenish or yellow in color. They have a darker yellow mask and the blue markings of a male are a washed out lighter blue. Recently, with the help of geneticists and parrotlet experts, we have come to learn that the dilute gene does not exist in Parrotlets.
Are there any true green parrotlets out there?
True green parrotlets (parrotlets free of any mutations) are very rare and very had to find, although some people claim there are still clean greens around, many have proven to carry mutations after all. Green Birds with Yellow spots or splotches. In green series birds the spots are always yellow unless over the blue on a male.
Why do American yellow parrotlets have scalloped wings?
The marbled look can make them seem dirty looking or dusty. Marbling on an American yellow is often more washed out looking, not really sporting the scalloped look like in nice marbled birds and is most noticeable on the tips of the feathers on the wings. American is a recessive gene that makes the base color (Green in this case) a lighter shade.
Are there any rare mutations in parrotlets in America?
These are the mutations more commonly found in America. NONE of these birds are rare, remember that and you won’t get ripped off. The only rare birds would probably be the ones listed below as not found in America. Almost all parrotlet mutations are based off of 3 common colors, green, blue, and turquoise.
A green series bird, lime greenish or yellow in color. They have a darker yellow mask and the blue markings of a male are a washed out lighter blue. Recently, with the help of geneticists and parrotlet experts, we have come to learn that the dilute gene does not exist in Parrotlets.
True green parrotlets (parrotlets free of any mutations) are very rare and very had to find, although some people claim there are still clean greens around, many have proven to carry mutations after all. Green Birds with Yellow spots or splotches. In green series birds the spots are always yellow unless over the blue on a male.
What kind of feathers do American turquoise parrotlets have?
American Turquoise is a very pale shade of blue often combined with a very pale shade of yellow with lime green or yellow foreheads. Some are even almost pure white with yellow foreheads and a few yellow feathers. Recently, with the help of geneticists and parrotlet experts, we have come to learn that the dilute gene does not exist in Parrotlets.
The marbled look can make them seem dirty looking or dusty. Marbling on an American yellow is often more washed out looking, not really sporting the scalloped look like in nice marbled birds and is most noticeable on the tips of the feathers on the wings. American is a recessive gene that makes the base color (Green in this case) a lighter shade.