http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/ This list is for the discussion of colour mutations and genetics in all species of parrots on a mainly technical level. Basic k Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:08:48 GMT Monica M.C. http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18522 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18522 I would love to see pictures of the lutino and albino parrotlets under a black light! Take one with normal lighting, too, so we can see that difference! With Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:47:37 GMT Monica M.C. http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18521 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18521 Lutinos range from all white birds with a yellow head and orange cheeks, to an all yellow bird with with orange cheeks. I've seen pearl cockatiels with round Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:27:06 GMT charlotte http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18520 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18520 The Cinn's feet and eyes are between the dark color of the Gray and the pink of the Albino but her feet are darker than the Pearl. The iris of her eyes are Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:54:43 GMT trezza green http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18519 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18519 hi, what colour eyes & toe nails does this bird have. lorenzo ... _________________________________________________________________ Windows 7: Simplify what Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:54:35 GMT trezza green http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18518 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18518 hi, curious, perch into nest box? or moved their for foto shots. some cinnamons are lighter than others. also the sun has an effect on these birds as well. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:13:29 GMT Susanne Russo http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18517 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18517 Charoltte,   The light feathers may be due to molting or exposure to UV light.  As to the albino eyes as they get older the color darkens.  If split to Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:29:32 GMT charlotte http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18516 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18516 Uploaded more pic. I'll try to get closer ones in the morning. I'm puzzled about the lighter feathers on the left side of her body (left wing) Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:00:12 GMT dilson http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18515 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18515 The wratten filter is only needed if you are taking pictures under bright sun light or with a flash. If using an UV torch in a darkened room there's no need Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:55:22 GMT Allan Macdonald http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18514 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18514 Hi everyone, the discussion on Ultraviolet florescence in bird feathers has got my curiosity going and I am wondering if anyone would know if you can see a Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:13:39 GMT Allan Macdonald http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18513 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18513 Hi Charlotte, a bit of detail on which pics are what would be appreciated, the cinnamon in the nest pic is a bit hard to comment on as the quality of the pic Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:58:49 GMT Jun D http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18512 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18512 That's a very interesting question.  I haven't tried it but I think definitely you can't use a flash otherwise you will, most possibly, overpower the black Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:06:30 GMT charlotte http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18511 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18511 Posted pic of this pair and pics of their two chick from different clutches. I'd appreciate comments on the Cinn hen's color. It appears lighter than a Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:16:57 GMT Susanne Russo http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18510 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18510 Attched are some pix's of a fallow pearl cockatiels...which was taken with normal light coming into the room and a black light on.   Susanne Russo, Ft. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:46:59 GMT charlotte http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18509 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18509 Can someone pst pics please. I'd really like to see what you're all talking about Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:52:29 GMT William Stobart http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18508 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Genetics-Psittacine/message/18508 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultraviolet_photography tells it all _____ From: William Stobart [mailto:wstobart@...] Sent: Sunday, 8 November 2009 7:01