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This species of pet bird is sexually dimorphic however, mutations have developed with these birds in captivity. Species: Red-rumped Parrot Psephotus haematonotus 1.0 0.1 Symbol Mutations Inherit. Terry’s love of birds has continued through to the present day. Male red-rumped parakeets are iridescent. He is now an avian veterinarian and aviculturist, and has just published a book on colour mutations and genetics in parrots. The new book has two main aims: to present information about genetics and mutations in a readily understandable format, and to discuss the genetics of colour mutations in parrots. The body is yellow all over with bright red wing patches. The range of colour varieties in parrots today is staggering. Mature cocks will develop a pink neck ring with some white in the front. The Red-rumped Parrot (Psephotus haematonotus) It has a bright pale green head, slightly iridescent, with the front of the crown Blue pale and diffusion in the throat. The Lutino Alexandrine is a sex-linked mutation and as a result Lutino hens are much easier to achieve than the cock birds. Color mutations in parrots can be broken down into four basic categories. Mantle Green grey with stripes dark fine floor area of the back and Hip, Scarlet pale uppertail-coverts bright green. The red-rumped parrot has two variations the darker version is called lime. In fact, Terry has documented about 400 different primary mutations in over 80 different species of parrots. Female-dull olive head, upperparts and breast green rump and upper tail coverts white undertail coverts variably suffused with pale blue. Terry keeps a wide range of parrots including Neophema species, Red-rumped Parrots, Eastern and Western Rosellas, Indian Ringnecked Parrots, Peachfaced and Masked Lovebirds and Zebra Finches. and lighter coloured legs than the sex-linked. Captive breeding programs, however, have produced Budgies in almost every color of the rainbow, except red and pink. He currently has breeding experiments under way to learn more about complex gene interaction in Zebra Finches, Red-rumped Parrots and Peachfaced Lovebirds. Parrots which are now developing further variations of this mutation.
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Terry’s work is based on the premise that the same mutations are appearing in different species because the genes are derived from common ancestors.
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However, due to variation in species, the mutations will appear differently from species to species. ‘A Guide to Colour Mutations & Genetics in Parrots’ by Dr Terry Martin BVSc.