From behind this mutation looks like the original wild green cheek conure. It is best to provide the largest habitat possible. This color is the result of breeding a cinnamon green cheeked with a yellowsided green cheeked. Bird body language translator cockatiel, body language. Green cheeked conure care and information the best little bird in the world. Gc conure types i have a yellow sided and a normal conure and they are my babies. Normal green cheek conures have been bred since the 1980s for the us pet trade, with the ghost green cheek conure mutation being the newest. Breeder color chart for green cheek conures pineapple conure. New variations of colors are discovered in each new clutch of chicks. Pineapple, cinnamon, yellowsided and turquoise green cheeks are mutations and not hybrids.
Dominant genes is only one parent needs to carry the gene for all babie. These conures with generally more green colors include the very common green cheeked conure, as well as the maroonbellied conure, pearly conure, blackcapped conure, painted conure, crimsonbellied conure, and a number of other species. Green cheek conure pyrrhura molinaethese little birds are from south america. Avian genetic calculator is a powerful tool for breeders of many caged bird species, which tells the breeder what colour progeny and expected percentages of each will result from different bird colour matings as well as providing some onscreen photographs of many bird species and their colour mutations. In our experience the medium sized green cheeked, maroonbellied, rosecrowned and crimsonbellied conures have become more domesticated over the. New mutations of conure if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The green cheeked conure is typically 26 cm 10 in long and weighs 60 to 80 g. Greencheeked conure mutation colors prediction tables by the. The eyes are ruby red that tend to fade with exposure to sunlight. Color mutations of the peachfaced lovebirds aka rosyfaced. However, mutant individuals in the same family can share the same mutations due to premeiotic. The first column lists the symbol for the mutation. Pineapple green cheek conures combines the vibrant yellow and red of the yellowsided with the cream coloured head of the cinnamon. Then again, the eyes do not look red, so it may be a different ino, similar to the australian ino australian cinnamon or.
Greencheeked conure facts, habitat, diet, adaptations. Some owners report that the cinnamon green cheek conures live less time, due to a uncommon. The greencheeked conure pyrrhura molinae is a small parrot of the genus pyrrhura, which is. Established green cheek conure mutations available in australia cinnamon, yellowside, pineapple, turquoise, jade misty and violet. Female green cheek conure for reluctant sale due to inheriting two cats cheeky is free of her cage mostly and loves toys, music and playing soccer on her special table however she is showing signs of wanting to breed. Cock torquoise blue split silver cinnamon hen pineapple the breeding pair has following parents genetics cock father. Several colour mutations have been bred in aviculture, including turquoise, above, cinnamon and pineapple. Pineapple green cheeked conures combination of opaline and cinnamon mutations. They are native to south america, and while they are not unusual birds in the larger scheme of things, its unusual that i happen to own one. Hi, can anyone help regarding green cheek breeding mutations colours, as im new and the genetics is confusing me.
For example, a pinapple conure lifetime isnt really longer as compared to a yellowed sided green cheek conures life, or even a common green cheek mutation s existence expectancy. Green cheeked parakeet green cheek conure pyrrhura molinae. The lovely photos below featuring various peachface lovebird mutations were kindly provided by. They are approximately nine inches and average weight is between 62 to 68 grams. The head is tan and the tail feathers are a lighter maroon than in normal green cheeked conures. A guide to colour mutations genetics in parrots download. A greenredblue apple mutation is not very common but has been seen. All green cheek conure variations live the same amount of time. Green cheeked conure mutation colors visual prediction tables rare mutation colors. Green cheek conure color inheritance 2005 marcy covault, in collaboration with ron landis and richard cusick note. Cinnamon, american dilute green cheek conure, which no one thats not in to genetics will ever ask for and is therefore a very unpopular name.
Green cheeked conures are a fun, personable, active and quiet little bird that can be the perfect companion for someone who wants the large parrot experience without quite so much work. Mutation rate is an essential parameter in genetic research. Little birds that do not realize they are little birds. Counting the number of mutant individuals provides information for a direct estimate of mutation rate. There are some simple rules, however, that, if followed, will eliminate most of the confusion. Other common green cheek conure mutations are normal green cheek conures, turquoise green cheek conures, cinnamon, pineapple, and ghost or pied green cheek conures.
July 04, 2019 conure bird sun conure talking, cockatoo bird, sun conure behavior, sun conure size, sun conure mutations, sun conures as pets, cherry headed conure, cherry head conure, sun conure eggs, baby conure, white sun conure, green cheeked conures, turquoise conure, conure species, bright sun conure parrot, pyrrhura conures, sun conure price, black cap conure, sun conure parrot, yellow. Steve garvin normal coloration green cheeked conures. Greencheeked conure mutation colors prediction tables by. Sexlinked mutation that stops the oxidation of melanin so it is a lighter brown color instead of black. The green cheeked conure, also known as the green cheeked parakeet, or green cheek conure, is a species of small parrots native to the forest regions of south america. Colorful, intelligent, and noisy, conures are small to mediumsized parrots, which make excellent pets. Therefore, since turquoise, cinnamon, yellowsided, and american dilute green cheeked conurecolorations are mutation colors and cannot be created through breeding. Normal green cinnamon yellowsided ys cinnamonys pineapple sex of offspring. Below are links to pages ive put together, that explains the mutations and genetics of the birds i raise. Green cheek conure mutations something cheeky home.
If you read this text your browser is not capable to correctly use and display css. Green cheek breeding mutations question avian avenue. This is the personal home page of ian price from swansea. Basic crosses of carduelis chloris this application will help you to know the offspring produced by the cross of the greenfinch depending on the mutation presented by the parents. Everything you need to know if you are wondering if a green cheek conure is a good pet for you. My 3 month old cinnamon cheek conure mutation of cheek. Ask a store partner about petcos selection of books on green cheek conures and the variety of. Explaining the inheritance possibilities for the different types of mutations could fill a book. Including single factor sf, double factor df and mutation combinations. Like other conures, they can be playful and affectionate. Gcc mutation chart parrot forum parrot owners community.
Green cheek conure care sheet petco community petcoach. A complete list of conure species with pictures bird eden. This birdeden article provides interesting information and pictures of different conure species. Click download or read online button to get a guide to colour mutations genetics in parrots book now. Keeping birds as pets or to rear for breeding comes with a certain amount of responsibility and basic knowledge. The first thing to remember is that most color mutations can be classified into. A lot of new mutations are being made in the green cheek conures, im going to talk about the basic mutations that are readily available. Suncheek mutation color of greencheeked conure of the. Color mutations in the wild, budgie parakeets are green with yellow, with black stripes and markings, and dark blue green black flight and tail feathers. These are spontaneous mutations that occur naturally.
Terry quinn talented photographer and breeder of lovebirds, conures and canaries. Bold capital letters in offspring chart indicate visual color. Browse through available rare green cheek conures for sale by aviaries, breeders and bird rescues. Attachment 15154 found this very helpful chart of the different mutations of green cheeks on facebook.
Green cheek conure green cheek conure green cheek conure green cheek conure green cheek conure green cheek co. Par blue the same gene that, when fully inactive creates the blue mutation, can be partially activated to create intermediate colour mutations part way between green. Pineapple greencheeked conures combination of opaline and cinnamon mutations. The most unusual pet i have ever had is a green cheeked conure. Here are two pineapple babies shown here produced with lots of red. Ive written it out in easy to understand ways, and almost all the info can be used on any parrot with mutations, some species work a bit differently, but for the most part they all work the same. However, some species tend to be more ready to breed that others. There is a sexlinked recessive white skin mutation y, but this gene would not normally occur in exhibition flocks. Belonging to the genus pyrrhura, it is a part of the parrot subfamily of the new world arinae, having long tails. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you. Green cheeked conures come in a few different color mutations. Ive had him for almost 3 weeks now and he is very sweet and playful. Therefore, since turquoise, cinnamon, yellowsided, and american dilute greencheeked conure. Animal genetics has the largest database of avian dna samples in the world, with samples from over.
It is mainly green, with a brownblackgrey crown, white periophthalmic rings, green cheeks, blue primary wing feathers, a grey beak, and its long pointed tail is mostly maroon. More so than the newer mutations that are just starting to come out. Therefore you do not see the optimal full graphics of this page. Green cheek conures are highly inquisitive, bold and engaging birds. How to care for a greencheeked conure parrot pethelpful. The santa cruz conure, also called restricta, above, p. The amount of red varies and can be enhanced by selecting for breeding stock displaying more red.
A family of green cheeked conures pyrrhura is the other prominent genus of conures. A habitat approximately 24w x 24d x 30h, with strong metal bars spaced no greater than 12 apart, makes a good home for one green cheek conure. I dont think that lutino is found in green cheek conures yet either, though it is always possible. He eats pellets, fruit, veggies grapes or avocadoes and a few safflower seeds for treats. Rare green cheek conures for sale rare green cheek conures. I think our tiki is a red faced yellow sided gcc, because she has a lot of red on her throat and cheeks and barely any tan.
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