Pacific (Celestial) Parrotlet colour mutations
14 Pacific (Celestial) Parrotlet colour mutations, with the inheritance of each, how it looks, and whether a bird can be split for it.
| Mutation | Inheritance | Looks | Can be split? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Autosomal recessive | Blue; the male has a darker cobalt wing. | Yes – the male and female can be carriers (split) without it showing |
| American yellow | Autosomal recessive | Greenish-yellow. | Yes – the male and female can be carriers (split) without it showing |
| American white | Combination | White/very light grey. | Depends on the component mutations |
| Turquoise | Autosomal recessive | Bluish green. | Yes – the male and female can be carriers (split) without it showing |
| Lutino | Autosomal recessive | Yellow with red eyes. | Yes – the male and female can be carriers (split) without it showing |
| Albino | Combination | White with red eyes. | Depends on the component mutations |
| Dark factor | Incomplete dominant | Dark green/olive or cobalt/mauve. | No – appears with one dose (SF) and two doses (DF) in different degrees |
| Fallow | Autosomal recessive | Diluted with red/burgundy eyes. | Yes – the male and female can be carriers (split) without it showing |
| Marbled (formerly pastel) | Autosomal recessive | Feathers with pale edges and waves; the blue almost disappears except under the wing joint. | Yes – the male and female can be carriers (split) without it showing |
| Misty | Incomplete dominant | A slight grey darkening. | No – appears with one dose (SF) and two doses (DF) in different degrees |
| Grey | Autosomal recessive | Grey. | Yes – the male and female can be carriers (split) without it showing |
| Pied | Autosomal dominant | Yellow/white patches. | No – if present it shows |
| Cinnamon | Sex-linked recessive | A lighter brown color. | Only males can be carriers; the female either shows it or does not carry it |
| Creamino | Combination | Creamy with red eyes. | Depends on the component mutations |
The Zajel app has a genetics calculator that shows the expected chick colours of any pair before you pair them.