Blackface Budgie

What is a blackface budgie? It is a new variety that appeared in the 1990's in the Netherlands. The breeder managed to breed a small flock of htem but they were not easy to breed and it is thought that they have been lost.

So what do/did they look like? The blackface budgie has strong dark barring covering its entire head and face, even as an adult. It also has barring down its chest and abdomen, a feature which is unique amonst varieties.

Sometimes a mutation will occur and a new variety is developed in more than one part of the world over the course of a few years. With some luck this mutation will occur again and become established.

I have heard of a couple of people recently who have interesting birds that are different from usual. So far they appear to be different from the blackface, though similar in the heavy barring on the head. It is hoped that they can reproduce more like themselves and maybe start a new variety.

I have a picture of one of these here, this lovely girl is called Cinderella.

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