THE PARROT GENETICS BIBLE

Avian geneticist, Dr Terry Martin BVScpresents this 296-page title featuring 700 colour photographs gathered from the contributions of international specialist parrot mutation breeders. The comprehensive text on bird genetics, mutations and combinations of mutations is both approachable and easily understood

Over 80 species of parrot are discussed with numerous examples of breeding outcomes to assist the breeder in understanding how various mutations can be bred and developed. The underlying objective throughout this book is Terry’s attempt to standardise the naming of colour mutations internationally. All in all a compelling read that is a major reference source

Presented in three sections, Terry Martin takes the reader through a comfortable and absorbing introduction to Understanding the Basic Principles of Mutations and Colour Genetics in the first two parts
Part three is for the adventurous, being the technical manifest of genetics in parrots
The information has been supported throughout with a plethora of colour photography

CONTENTS

Part 1
Understanding Mutations
Understanding Basic Genetics
Establishment of New Mutations
Primary Colour Mutations
Key to Naming Mutations

Part 2
Combinations of Mutations

Part 3
Scientific Investigation of Colour Morphs/Loci for Colour in Parrots

Combination Colours

Index of Primary Mutations by Species