Hi All
A friend of mine caught an aviary escapee the other day and asked me to identify it from two photos he supplied. I have no idea what it is- it is an aviary concoction of parrot species. I have put pics on my flickr site and out of morbid curiosity I wonder what you think of its origins. Appreciate any feedback. http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbaxterki/
Cheers
Chris Baxter
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Is its tail missing?
Peter Shute
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It’s a fancy breed of domestic Pigeon, one of the “Owl ” breeds which have a very short bill.
Cheers Jeff.
[mailto:birding-aus-bounces@lists.vicnet.net.au] On Behalf Of storm Sent: Monday, 15 April 2013 10:44 PM
Hey birders,
any help here?
http://www.ozarkwild.org/forID.php
The bird is in Melbourne. A much clever person than me suggested a Black-tailed Waterhen but we are stumped by the white feathers in the wing. My bet is a leucistic juvenile Moorhen but I am willing to accept that’s very unlikely.
The bird is not banded and does not have a leg injury (so stand down people).
thanks
storm
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It is a Red-bellied Yellow Turquoisine female. The Yellow mutation is the most common of Turquoisine mutations in aviculture, and genetically is an autosonal recessive mutation, which first appeared in 1961. The increased red on the belly and chest has come from generations of selective breeding to enhance the red. Locally they would sell for around $40 to $50 each, although this may vary in different parts of Australia.
cheers,
Mike Owen Sunshine Coast, Qld
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Hi Chris, It is a yellow Scarlet-chested Parrot. There are many mutations of Australian parrots in aviaries both here and overseas. The “neophemas” are a quite popular group for mutations, for instance rose (rosa) Bourke Parrots. There are quite a number of Princess Parrot mutations also. If you have some time, google either of these and see what has been done to our birds.
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Immature mutant Scarlet-breasted? Looks unnaturally yellow on back.
Anthea Fleming
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