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Update- caique mutation

I managed to track down the original person that first posted the picture of the supposed blue mutation caique. Unfortunately the person has been unwilling to talk, other then to say that they had recieved permission from the owner to post the picture, but further information regarding this bird is, in a word- taboo. Very unfortunate as we can not really confirm or deny this mutation at this point, not knowing where the bird originated from, who bred it, etc etc etc. Pity, as this could be extremely useful knowledge to have down the line in regards to caique genetics, mutations, etc etc etc.
People, if you have information, don't be frugal. Share it. Aviculture is in its infancy and growing every day, and if everyone hoarded all their bits of knowledge, our community would be shattered. Its not the people who suffer, its the birds.
John McMichael of thecaiquesite.com has commented on the possibility of the blue caique mutation, and believes that it is possible, and sites the 'orange tint' on the nape as being a result of different pigmentation on the bird.
As such, there is no further information yielded about this bird at this time. Such a waste- there is such potential for caiques and enthusiasts to learn more about this intricate species.

3 Responses to "Update- caique mutation"

Red Cap responded on October 9, 2008 at 4:51 AM #

Just a little info in the Blue Caique
The Photo is real as you can see below (I have posted links to photos of the bird when it was being Hand Raised)
The Yellow on the Nape is real
And the parents are PALLED Caiques

The owner will reviel them selves with time due to security reasons and the EXTREEM rearty of the mutation (Please understand or NO more info on this bird will be released)

Thankyou

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c27/Eagle1980/DSCF0190.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c27/Eagle1980/DSCF0189.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c27/Eagle1980/DSCF0187.jpg

caiquecrazy responded on October 10, 2008 at 10:41 AM #

Red Cap thank you for that confirmation of the mutation. With your permission I'd like to post those photos on the mutations page of my informational website, as this could prove very valuable later on. You can see the page at http://caiquecrazy.org/mutations.html

I understand security reasons and respect them. My questions came from the validity and origin because 1) pallid caiques are not the in the US to our knowledge. This leads to wonder what country has bred such an interesting mutation. 2) so many things can be easily manipulated in photoshop it is hard to tell what is real these days
3) Joksters on the internet can make so many things up these days
4) the reluctance of anyone to come forward with any further on this mutation makes things frustrating and unverified until we can confirm the true status of such a bird.

If you would, please email me when the information is ready to be released. emily@caiquecrazy.org

DoodleBird responded on October 14, 2008 at 8:35 PM #

I think it's pretty dumb that they don't want to talk about it. Oh well.