The green cheeked conure is typically 26 cm 10 in long and weighs 60 to 80 g. Belonging to the genus pyrrhura, it is a part of the parrot subfamily of the new world arinae, having long tails. Counting the number of mutant individuals provides information for a direct estimate of mutation rate. 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. Therefore, since turquoise, cinnamon, yellowsided, and american dilute greencheeked conure. Explaining the inheritance possibilities for the different types of mutations could fill a book. The head is tan and the tail feathers are a lighter maroon than in normal green cheeked conures. 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. Pineapple greencheeked conures combination of opaline and cinnamon mutations. Keeping birds as pets or to rear for breeding comes with a certain amount of responsibility and basic knowledge.
This birdeden article provides interesting information and pictures of different conure species. Animal genetics has the largest database of avian dna samples in the world, with samples from over. They are approximately nine inches and average weight is between 62 to 68 grams. A family of green cheeked conures pyrrhura is the other prominent genus of conures. New mutations of conure if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. 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. Gcc mutation chart parrot forum parrot owners community. This color is the result of breeding a cinnamon green cheeked with a yellowsided green cheeked. Gc conure types i have a yellow sided and a normal conure and they are my babies. Everything you need to know if you are wondering if a green cheek conure is a good pet for you.
Several colour mutations have been bred in aviculture, including turquoise, above, cinnamon and pineapple. The amount of red varies and can be enhanced by selecting for breeding stock displaying more red. 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. He eats pellets, fruit, veggies grapes or avocadoes and a few safflower seeds for treats. There is a sexlinked recessive white skin mutation y, but this gene would not normally occur in exhibition flocks. 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. Green cheeked conure care and information the best little bird in the world. Green cheek conure pyrrhura molinaethese little birds are from south america. Green cheek conure care sheet petco community petcoach. There are some simple rules, however, that, if followed, will eliminate most of the confusion. 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.
Pineapple green cheeked conures combination of opaline and cinnamon mutations. The santa cruz conure, also called restricta, above, p. Established green cheek conure mutations available in australia cinnamon, yellowside, pineapple, turquoise, jade misty and violet. The breeding of pyrrhuras can be quite straight forward. Cock torquoise blue split silver cinnamon hen pineapple the breeding pair has following parents genetics cock father. New variations of colors are discovered in each new clutch of chicks. 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. The greencheeked conure pyrrhura molinae is a small parrot of the genus pyrrhura, which is. Green cheeked conure mutation colors visual prediction tables rare mutation colors. 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. Rare green cheek conures for sale rare green cheek conures.
From behind this mutation looks like the original wild green cheek conure. 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. Click download or read online button to get a guide to colour mutations genetics in parrots book now. How to care for a greencheeked conure parrot pethelpful. Terry quinn talented photographer and breeder of lovebirds, conures and canaries. The eyes are ruby red that tend to fade with exposure to sunlight.
All green cheek conure variations live the same amount of time. Ive had him for almost 3 weeks now and he is very sweet and playful. Bird body language translator cockatiel, body language. Green cheeked conures come in a few different color mutations. A guide to colour mutations genetics in parrots download. Ask a store partner about petcos selection of books on green cheek conures and the variety of. Green cheek conure color inheritance 2005 marcy covault, in collaboration with ron landis and richard cusick note. The lovely photos below featuring various peachface lovebird mutations were kindly provided by. Below are links to pages ive put together, that explains the mutations and genetics of the birds i raise. Like other conures, they can be playful and affectionate. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you. Then again, the eyes do not look red, so it may be a different ino, similar to the australian ino australian cinnamon or. Some owners report that the cinnamon green cheek conures live less time, due to a uncommon. Color mutations of the peachfaced lovebirds aka rosyfaced.
The most unusual pet i have ever had is a green cheeked conure. More so than the newer mutations that are just starting to come out. Green cheek conure green cheek conure green cheek conure green cheek conure green cheek conure green cheek co. Hi, can anyone help regarding green cheek breeding mutations colours, as im new and the genetics is confusing me. A greenredblue apple mutation is not very common but has been seen. Including single factor sf, double factor df and mutation combinations. 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. The first thing to remember is that most color mutations can be classified into. Greencheeked conure facts, habitat, diet, adaptations. Dominant genes is only one parent needs to carry the gene for all babie. In our experience the medium sized green cheeked, maroonbellied, rosecrowned and crimsonbellied conures have become more domesticated over the. Sexlinked mutation that stops the oxidation of melanin so it is a lighter brown color instead of black. Browse through available rare green cheek conures for sale by aviaries, breeders and bird rescues. Here are two pineapple babies shown here produced with lots of red.
Pineapple green cheek conures combines the vibrant yellow and red of the yellowsided with the cream coloured head of the cinnamon. 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. My 3 month old cinnamon cheek conure mutation of cheek. Steve garvin normal coloration green cheeked conures. Normal green cinnamon yellowsided ys cinnamonys pineapple sex of offspring. However, some species tend to be more ready to breed that others. Colorful, intelligent, and noisy, conures are small to mediumsized parrots, which make excellent pets.
Green cheek conures are highly inquisitive, bold and engaging birds. A complete list of conure species with pictures bird eden. I dont think that lutino is found in green cheek conures yet either, though it is always possible. Bold capital letters in offspring chart indicate visual color. This is the personal home page of ian price from swansea. 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. Other common green cheek conure mutations are normal green cheek conures, turquoise green cheek conures, cinnamon, pineapple, and ghost or pied green cheek conures. These are spontaneous mutations that occur naturally. 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. Therefore, since turquoise, cinnamon, yellowsided, and american dilute green cheeked conurecolorations are mutation colors and cannot be created through breeding. The first column lists the symbol for the mutation. Greencheeked conure mutation colors prediction tables by. Greencheeked conure mutation colors prediction tables by the.
Little birds that do not realize they are little birds. Green cheek breeding mutations question avian avenue. 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. It is best to provide the largest habitat possible. Attachment 15154 found this very helpful chart of the different mutations of green cheeks on facebook. Therefore you do not see the optimal full graphics of this page. 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. However, mutant individuals in the same family can share the same mutations due to premeiotic. 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.
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