archangel pigeons are a fancy pigeon breed known for their iridescent feathers throughout much of the body. they come in several color variations, and can be crested.
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Tag: color mutation
this is a king parrot with a rare color mutation. typically, this parrot would be bright reddish-orange and green, but the space that should be orange is off-white, and the rest blue. this color mutation is called blue, and is not yet available to the public.
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northern cardinal color mutations
1. cardinal pair without any mutations
2. pied female cardinal (results from partial leucism)
4. ‘pink’ male cardinal – leucism can either make a bird pied, or overall paler
this is a black-headed caique with a blue color mutation. typically, the back, wings, and tail of this bird would be a bright green, but selective breeding has been used to develop this mutation. despite the questionable ethics of color mutation breeding, mutations are in high demand and can be pricey. this mutation is rare and not typically available to the public.
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this bird is a captive-bred blue color mutation of the normally green moustached parakeet. the ethics of breeding for mutations have been questioned, as many cases of popular mutations can be traced back to some inbreeding. this blue mutation is rare and is not typically available to the public.
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this pied common raven was spotted in mammoth lakes, california. ‘pied’ birds result from partial leucism, a lack of pigmentation in certain areas.
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