This is a new webpage I've created to document the little-well known blue Quaker Parrot.
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| cute blue Quaker Parrot (bqp) stands next to green Quaker Parrot |
The blue color comes from a genetic mutation. Currently green quakers are much more common, however with time this may change. Often times people will breed a certain type of genetic mutation into the gene pool. This can commonly be seen with all the different types of dogs! This is called selective breeding. Some pet stores carry bqp's, and in the future it will most likely become more common.
Do quaker parrots come in any other colors besides green and blue?
Yes! Quaker parrots have a few other genetic mutations that result in different colors.
1.) Lutino (yellow)
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| yellow lutino mutation - quaker parrot |
- 2.) Cinnamon blue/Cinnamon green (blue/green color with a brownish tinge)
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| cinnamon blue (brownish tinge) |
- 3.) Albino quaker
4.) Violet quaker parrot
- 5.) Pallid blue quaker (light blue)
Are there any other color mutations?
Yes! There are several. Perhaps the most informative website on these color mutations right now is this website listed below:
At the website above they describe not just the color variations but the scientific reasons for these variations. One thing the author mentions is that it's possible to combine any of these color combinations. Sometimes people name new cross-bred mutations in order to sell the parrots. But mutations aside, all quaker parrots are created equal! I think it's very important to remember that regardless of the color of the bird, all of them are extremely smart creatures each individual in their own special way.
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