Sun Conure (Sun Parakeet) colour mutations
5 Sun Conure (Sun Parakeet) 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? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red factor | Polygenic | Very dark orange-red. | Cannot be traced accurately |
| Grey-green (olive) | Autosomal dominant | Olive-green wings and black flight feathers and tail. | No – if present it shows |
| Recessive pied | Autosomal recessive | Almost entirely yellow/orange. | Yes – the male and female can be carriers (split) without it showing |
| Dilute pied | Autosomal dominant | Almost yellow with a light beak and legs when young. | No – if present it shows |
| Cinnamon | Sex-linked recessive | Lighter green and blue with a grey-brown beak and toes. | Only males can be carriers; the female either shows it or does not carry it |
The Zajel app has a genetics calculator that shows the expected chick colours of any pair before you pair them.