Green Cheek Mutations

A listing of the known mutations found in Green Cheek Conures...


Green Cheek Conures come in a variety of color combinations that can be obtained by contacting most breeders. Keep in mind that most of these mutations are very expensive still, but some of them can be obtained at quite a reasonible cost.


Mutatuions like the Cinnamon Green Cheek and the Yellow-Sided or Opaline Green Cheek are relatively affordable usually ranging in price from $200-$350 depending on the location, breeder and the splits that the bird may carry in genetic structure.




Photos obtained from www.aracaris.com.


Mutations like Nila the Pineapple Turquoise Green Cheek Conure still range in price from $1000-$1450 depending on the breeder. The plus side to mutations like her are that depending on who the male bird is that she is paired up with, you can end up with practically every color that the green cheek conure comes in!


There are several other mutations that are still not easily obtained by the public such as the American Dilute (follow this link to see photos of them...www.feathert.com)and the pied which is rumored to exist!


Keep in mind that even though these birds come in such a wide range of colors that they are NOT HYBRIDS, they are MUTATIONS. These are two very different things. Two different species aren't combined to create these colors. They occur naturally in the bird and birds displaying the desired colors and traits are then bred to enhance those traits.


I am working on my own breeding project now that involves the blue or "Parblue" genes within the Green Cheek Conure. I can't wait to see what I end up with!


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