Pacific Parrotlet Color Mutations


Pacific Parrotlet Color Mutations
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Mutation names will be listed primary color first - splits & secondary colors after.
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Albino Parrotlet  Top of page
Really they are false albinos - Not true albinos.
Also called: White Lutino Parrotlets, White-Faced Lutinos, Blue Lutinos 

A white Parrotlet with red eyes. We call them Albino. However they are actually white lutinos. A true Albino parrotlet would be extremely rare. White lutino males are visually indistinguishable from white lutino females unless held under a blacklight, blue becomes lightly evident (false albino) In a true albino you would see no other colors or hue. DNA sexing can also be used to tell male from female in white lutinos. 
The white lutino (Albino) Parrotlet is produced from a double-split pairing using Lutino and Blue instead of American Yellowand Blue.

For other white parrotlets see 
American White or White Parrotlet
 
#1Albino Parrotlet #2Albino Parrotlet
Some Photos Courtesy of: Google images search
Photo #2 Courtesy of: 
ParrotletAviary.com
The Albino Gene (True Albinism) - The albino gene (true albinism gene) can be inherited from the parents and it can also be produced by double split pairing (false albino). It is also a recessive gene. Many breeders will say that a bird can not be split to Albino and many breeders do believe it can in fact be split to albino (called INO for short) or carry the albinism gene.
The confusion we have with the albino is because they are not true albinos. We know that true albinos can be inherited by a single gene, thus something can be split to albino (true albino)  False albino is actually a white lutino and it is produced by double split pairing usingLutino and Blue instead of American Yellow and Blue
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Blacklight Testing: Albinos can be held under a blacklight in a dark room in order to tell male from female. Under the blacklight a male will have a soft blue cast of color down the wings and on the lower rump area of his back in between his wings. A female will show no cast or shades of blue in these areas. The only way to be 100% sure is to send a few of the feathers off to the lab to have them DNA tested. I do offer this service for my baby albinos if requested. Check with your breeder to see if they also offer the DNA testing. If you are looking for an albino for breeding you will want to be 100% sure of the sex. Top of page
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $175  to  $650

LuckyFeathers Average Price $355  to  $495
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Blue Parrotlet:  Also called - True Blue     Top of page
 Color can be light powder blue, Dark Blue to turquoise. They are a dark eyed mutation. Males retain dark blue cobalt markings on the wings and rump area. There are many different shades of the blue Parrotlet. Other blue classification colors include the Turquoise Tintedand the Turquoise Parrotlet. The Turquoise Tinted parrotlet is classified as a blue however its full body color is actually turquoise and looks nothing like the true blue parrotlets in the photos below. The Turquoise Parrotlet or also called True Turquoise is also a blue bird except it has a green forehead.
  #1Blue Parrotlet  #2Blue Parrotlet  #3Blue Parrotlet  #4Blue Parrotlet
#5Blue Parrotlet  #6Blue Parrotlet  #7Blue Parrotlet  #8Blue Parrotlet  #9Blue Parrotlet
#10Blue Parrotlet  #11*
*Photo #11 - Notice how true blue this baby is. We now have so many different shades of blue all falling into the single blue classification as just normal blues, However it does not take a rocket scientist to view these babies and be able to tell they are different colors of blue. Sky Blues, True Blues, Cobalt's, Dark Blues, Royal Blues and many others. In my aviary they will be classified under the blue classification - However I will be labeling them the visual layman color that they appear as to give each baby credit for its very own beautifulness!
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $150  to  $365

LuckyFeathers Average Price $235  to  $295 
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My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Blue Dilute Parrotlet:       Top of page
AKA: (also called) American WhiteI personally believe this to be one of the most beautiful colors of parrotlets being produced. As the bird gets a little bit older the blue becomes even more beautiful with blue streaks over each eye and a cast of pale blue running down the sides of each wings. They have wonderful personalities and are so very smart.

Combination of the dilute and blue mutations. Light, sky blue with patches of white. Dark eyes and males retain dark blue cobalt markings on the wings and rump area. This color is also called American White by many breeders in the USA. Other breeders simply go by the color of the actual bird. If it has a small cast of blue but looks white they call it American White, If it has an obvious blue color to its body they call it Blue Dilute.
NOTE:  If the bird has a grey or dark lace-wing effect on the wings it is not a dilute but in fact a pastel/
marbled. The only difference between dilute and pastel/marbled is the lace-wing effect. Top of page
  #1  #2Blue Dilute Parrotlet  #3Blue Dilute Parrotlet  #4*

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Some Photos Courtesy of:
 Google images search
*Photo #4 &#5 Notice the lace pattern on the wing. This grey scalloping scalloping pattern pattern makes the difference between a dilute and a pastel/marbled.  If the bird has the lace pattern like it shows in this photo it is a pastel/marbled. With no lace pattern it is a dilute. The bird in this photo is not a dilute - it is a pastel/marbled. This is a photo of a different mutation color, however the pattern will be the same on any of the pastel/marbled birds. I have posted this photo here to show you what to look for when trying to decide if your bird is pastel/marbled or dilute.
Originally bred by Dr. Rainer Erhart, a prominent parrotlet breeder, this dark-eyed bird has a rump and dark blue flight feathers. Markings are noticeably present on its wings, back, eyes and rump. Breeding an American yellow to a blue produces first-generation offspring in a double-split genetic pairing, and then breeding the first generation to another double split gives rise to the second generation, the American white.
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $185  to  $500

LuckyFeathers Average Price $250  to  $355
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Different blue mutations such as the blue faded pied have started showing up in many aviaries. The blue faded pied was first documented in Europe back around 2008. Dark eyes and males retain dark blue cobalt markings on the wings and rump area. This mutation is now showing up in the USA. I have had several hatched in my own Aviary (LuckyFeathers) As babies they look like a regular blue and white pied. It is not until they are older and have been through a molt or two that the grey really starts to show up on the bird. This is a very beautiful new color mutation. it is believed that the grey is a result of the bloodline having the Lucida Parrotlet DNA in the background.
#1.Blue Faded Pied Parrotlet #2.Blue Faded Pied Parrotlet #3.Blue Faded Pied Parrotlet #4.Blue Faded Pied Parrotlet #5.Blue Faded Pied Parrotlet

#6.Blue Faded Pied Parrotlet #7.
Blue Faded Pied Parrotlet
Some Photos Courtesy of: Alice Ferrante
Some Photos Courtesy of: 
Google images search
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $250  to  $490

LuckyFeathers Average Price $285  to  $395 (rare)
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Blue Fallow Parrotlet:   Top of page
Combination of blue and fallow. Blue Parrotlet with red eyes and males retain dark blue cobalt markings on the wings and rump area.
Blue fallow parrotlets come in different shades of blue with red eyes.
#1 Blue Fallow Parrotlet  #2Blue Fallow Parrotlet  #3Blue Fallow Parrotlet  #4Blue Fallow Parrotlet
Some Photos Courtesy of: Alice Ferrante
Breeding Fallows - Some General Information
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $250  to  $600

LuckyFeathers Average Price $275  to  $395
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Blue Grey-Back Parrotlet:     Top of page
Blue Gray-Back Parrotlet:    ----  Blue Gray-Back Fallow is the  same bird but with red eyes
First documented in Europe this color is now available in the USA. Many breeders still classify this as just a Blue Parrotlet. However, with so many different shades of blue many breeders are now classifying the different colors of blue.  This beautiful color is thought to come from mixing the blue with the Lucida parrotlet someplace in the birds background. The Blue grey-back parrotlet may not have or show any grey as a baby or young adult. The grey starts to show up after the birds first adult molting in most cases. The color is considered to be rare. The Blue Grey-Back also comes in fallow (red-eyes) and in Pied * In the Pied color it is called Blue Faded Pied Parrotlet  They have dark eyes and the males retain dark blue cobalt markings on the wings and rump area.
#1Blue Grey-Back Parrotlet
Some Photos Courtesy of: Google images search
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $150  to  $365

LuckyFeathers Average Price $235  to  $295
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Blue Pastel Parrotlet: / Marbled      Top of page
 Similar to dilute-blue i.e., sky blue coloring with dark eyes and males retain blue markings. Can be differentiated from dilute-blue by ‘lacewing’ type of pattern across wings. Birds with no lace wing pattern are not pastel/
marbled. With no lacewing pattern see dilutes such as Blue Dilute or American WhiteThey have dark eyes and the males retain dark blue cobalt markings on the wings and rump area.
  #1Blue Pastel Parrotlet #2Blue Pastel Parrotlet #3Blue Pastel Parrotlet #4Blue Pastel Parrotlet #5Blue Pastel Parrotlet

 #6Blue Pastel Parrotlet 
#7Blue Pastel Parrotlet  #8*  #9*
Some Photos Courtesy of: Google images search
*Photo #8 & #9 Notice the lace pattern on the wing. This grey scalloping pattern makes the difference between a dilute and a pastel/marbled.  If the bird has the lace pattern like it shows in this photo it is a pastel/marbled. With no lace pattern it is a dilute. The bird in this photo is not a dilute - it is a pastel/marbled. This is a photo of a different mutation color, however the pattern will be the same on any of the pastel/marbled birds. I have posted this photo here to show you what to look for when trying to decide if your bird is pastel/marbled or dilute. 
 
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $180  to  $395

LuckyFeathers Average Price $255  to  $350
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Blue Pied Parrotlet  Top of page
Blue with white feathers scattered over the body and head. They have dark eyes and the males retain dark blue cobalt markings on the wings and rump area.
#1Blue Pied Parrotlet  #2Blue Pied Parrotlet   #3Blue Pied Parrotlet  #4Blue Pied Parrotlet
#5Blue Pied Parrotlet  #6Blue Pied Parrotlet  #7*Blue Pied Parrotlet  #8*Blue Pied Parrotlet
Photo #7, #8 Courtesy of: Shonnie birds
*Photo #7, #8  Heavy Blue Pied
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $200  to  $450

LuckyFeathers Average Price $275  to  $375
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Blue Pied Fallow:   (Lucida Influence)  Top of page
AKA: Blue Lucida Heavy Pied
#1Blue Pied Fallow  #2Blue Pied Fallow
Photo #1  Courtesy of: ParrotletAviary.com
Breeding Fallows - Some General Information
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $300  to  $550

LuckyFeathers Average Price $375  to  $475  ( unavailable at this time )
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Blue White-Head Parrotlet:    Top of page

The body of the bird is a beautiful blue or powder blue with white feathers covering the head.
This color of parrotlet is very rare and maybe even unavailable anyplace. The only parrotlet breeder 
(that I know of) who has produced this color is Sandee Molenda (retired breeder) with the Parrotlet Ranch in California. They have dark eyes and the males retain dark blue cobalt markings on the wings and rump area.
#1 Blue White-Head Parrotlet #2 Blue White-Head Parrotlet
Photos Courtesy of: The Parrotlet Ranch
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $  to  $

(so rare that i can not find any prices for them)
LuckyFeathers Average Price $  to  $ ( unavailable )
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Cinnamon Parrotlet: (Recessive)   Top of page
- Was also known as Isabelle in Europe (not sure if this is still correct).
 Light yellow with more beige and green than fallow. Eyes are deep ruby red. 
Visually the color can be described as green but with a brown cast overall. Cinnamon is the only sex linked parrotlet mutation as of now. Isabelle was one of the first Pacific Parrotlet color mutations in Europe. Also known as "cinnamon" in the USA. The decrease in melanin production could turn out to be an important factor in making new combinations.

#1Cinnamon Parrotlet
Photos Courtesy of: The Parrotlet Ranch & Brian Nielson
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $  to  $

(so rare that i can not find any prices for them)
LuckyFeathers Average Price $  to  $ ( unavailable )
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Cinnamon Parrotlet: (Sex Linked)   Top of page
- Also known as "Pallid" in Europe. Similar in appearance to the recessive cinnamon or Isabelle (see above) but the first known sex linked mutation. And was given the name Pallid in Europe countries. In the USA we generally call them all Cinnamon.
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $  to  $ 
(so rare that i can not find any national prices for them)
LuckyFeathers Average Price $  to  $ ( unavailable )
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Creamino Parrotlet:   Top of page
Also called White Fallow Creamino Parrotlet  (Red or Ruby Eyes)
The Creamino Parrotlet is a beautiful parrotlet that has both Albino and Lutino colors with red eyes.
I know of one breeder in NY who has this mutation available. This beautiful bird is for sure going to gain popularity across the word. The Creamino Parrotlet looks a lot like the Creamino Linnie. It could be described as a white bird with patches or shades of yellow mixed over the body with a yellow forehead and cheeks. The Creamino Parrotlet is being produced as a single and double factor mutation.
#1Creamino Parrotlet #2Creamino Parrotlet #3Creamino Parrotlet #4Creamino Parrotlet #5*Creamino Parrotlet
Photos Courtesy of: ParrotletAviary.com
*Photo #5 This is a photo of a double factor Creamino Pacific Parrotlet.
Photos 1-4 are photos of a single factor Creamino Pacific Parrotlet.
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $800  to  $1200 each

LuckyFeathers Average Price $  to  $ (unavailable at this time)
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Freckled  Parrotlet:   Top of page
This is a beautiful color. The pacific Freckled is a mix of blue, turquoise, black and grey. The color is believed to officially fall under the blue classification. It is a very rare color and is one of the most beautiful new colors or color patterns to be produced. It is believed to officially not be classified as a color but a feather pattern.  More Info & Details 
They have dark eyes and the males retain dark blue cobalt markings on the wings and rump area.
#1Freckled  Parrotlet  #2Freckled  Parrotlet  #3Freckled  Parrotlet  #4Freckled  Parrotlet  #5Freckled  Parrotlet  #6Freckled  Parrotlet
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The Freckled Parrotlet I am calling them Freckled in my aviary - other breeders may call them something else. We already have a Spotted Parrotlet and a Spectacled Parrotlet, So I picked Freckled to use with my birds as to not confuse these with any of the other species or colors of Parrotlets. But remember - these are pacific species with maybe some of the Lucida species in the background over 4 generations ago. The Lucida would have to have been  4 to 5 generations in the past because I have 3 generations of this color myself and have not bred any Lucida into this color mutation.
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $  to  $

LuckyFeathers Average Price $390  to  $595 (males)
LuckyFeathers Average Price $350  to  $525 (females)
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Gray Parrotlet or Grey Parrotlet:    Top of page
Sometimes this color is mistaken for Mauve
Grey or Gray Parrotlet - Until recently this color was only found in Europe. They have dark eyes and the males retain dark almost black markings on the wings and rump area.
#1 Gray Parrotlet or Grey Parrotlet  *#2 Gray Parrotlet or Grey Parrotlet
Some Photos Courtesy of: Google images search

Photo #2 was such a cute photo I had to post it. It came up in a google images search. I am not 100% sure, but it looks like a dark grey parrotlet. The Grey parrotlet is bred in many different shads of grey and is confused many times with the mauve parrotlet mutation.
Update: I have been told that photo #2 is not actually a parrotlet. It is a 
greater vasa parrot.
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $0 to  $0
Not able to find any - very rare color in the USA
LuckyFeathers Average Price $0  to  $0  Unavailable 
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Green Parrotlet  Top of page
AKA: (Also Called) Normal Color, Wild Color & natural Green
For Essential Green or Clean Green - Click Here

The normal in the wild color of the Parrotlet. It was from this color that breeders developed all of the other colors listed below. Many greens have a cast of yellow over the full body or in parts. We now have many different shades of green parrotlets. They are the normal (original) color of the parrotlet. Because of the many new colors that have been developed the greens have become hard to find in many areas of the USA. Clean Greens are now rare and are very hard to find.  Just because a parrotlet is green does not mean that it is a clean green or carry the color mutations DNA. 
What is a clean green? A clean green is a green parrotlet with no other color mutations in its background or bloodline. Many breeders and some vets now believe that the color mutations (blues, yellows, pieds, ect.) do not live as long as the clean green parrotlet. Here at LuckyFeathers I have a clean green breeding program that I call my Essential Greens - I have several pairs of breeders that are 3rd, 4th, 5th and now 6th generation Essential Green. I do not always have babies available so make sure to get on my waiting list if you are wanting an Essential Green parrotlet. They are beautiful birds and are as close to the original wild type parrotlet that you can find. Because they are rare and I have a very limited supply of babies they do cost a little more than a regular green.  Waiting List
  #1Green Parrotlet  #2Green Parrotlet  #3Green Parrotlet  #4Green Parrotlet
#5Green Parrotlet  #6*Green Parrotlet  #7Green Parrotlet
*Photo #6 This little green boy is wearing a flight jacket harness. Many bird owners use these in place of clipping the birds wings.
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $75  to  $295

LuckyFeathers Average Price $225  to  $255 (green males)
LuckyFeathers Average Price  
*$95  to  $225 (green females)
 Clean Green - Pure Bloodline - 3 to 5 generations of clean green
LuckyFeathers Average Price $250  to  $295 (males or females)  

My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Essential Green:  Also called by some breeders: Clean Green, Complete Green, True Green, Natural Green, Aviary Green and a few other terms. 
Also called clean green by some breeders, However since most breeders can not guarantee the pureness of the green DNA back more than a few generations of natural green to green only breeding, I have chosen to call my purest green line of parrotlets Essential Green. I currently have bred 6 generations of natural green pacific babies. By my personal standards a bird will be called Essential Green after 3 generations of green breeding. Meaning the 4th generation of babies will be called Essential Green.  It would be acceptable to call a bird clean green only after 8 generations of natural green breeding by my personal standards, However even after 8 generations of natural green breeding there is no way of knowing if a color mutation was present for example 10 or even 14 generations in the past. Different breeders will call their green line something else, for example some breeders are using Clean Green, True Green, Natural Green and a few other names. My advise when looking for a pure line of green is to ask the breeder how many generations of green is accounted for. In my belief to be somewhat safe I would suggest at least 3 generations of green breeding in order to be classified as Essential Green.
Definition of Essential:  
Being such by its very nature or in the highest sense known ; natural
Definition of Clean:  Free From, Uncontaminated or pure
LuckyFeathers Green Breeding Standards:
3 generations or less of natural green breeding - Green Parrotlet
3 to 8 generations of natural green breeding - Essential Green
8 generations or more of natural breeding - Clean Green / 
and possibly still classified as Essential Green
Wild Caught Green Bird Breeding - True Clean Green
*Note - Different breeders will use different terms for their green line of parrotlets. The above standards and the term Essential Green is only my personal aviary standard and not recognized by an official bird club that I am aware of and I am not even sure if anyone else is using this term. However anyone is welcome to use it as far as I am concerned. However I ask that you please not classify a green parrotlet as an Essential Green unless it was produced from parents with 3 or more generations of natural green to green breeding.
 
True Clean Greens are now rare and are very hard to find and some breeders say they are not available at all in the USA.  Just because a parrotlet is green does not mean that it is a true clean green or does not carry any of the color mutations in its DNA. Breeding two green parrotlets together may produce green babies and in fact some of those babies may very well be true clean greens, However the only way to know for 100% sure is to have DNA testing done. I am not sure what that would cost but assume it would be very expensive.


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Green Fallow Parrotlet:     Top of page
They have red eyes and the males retain blue markings on the wings and rump area.
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Some Photos Courtesy of: Google images search
Breeding Fallows - Some General Information

General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $265 to $450

LuckyFeathers Average Price $395  to  $495  Unavailable most of the time - Very rare color
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Green Pastel Fallow:  / Marbled         Top of page

Red eyed green 
pastel/marbled
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Some Photos Courtesy of: Google images search
Breeding Fallows - Some General Information
*Photo #2 & #3 Notice the lace pattern on the wing. This grey scalloping pattern makes the difference between a dilute and a pastel/marbled.  If the bird has the lace pattern like it shows in this photo it is a pastel/marbled. With no lace pattern it is a dilute. The bird in this photo is not a dilute - it is a pastel/marbledThe bird in photo #2 is not a green fallow pastel/marbled, however the pattern will be the same on any of the pastel/marbled birds. I have posted this photo here to show you what to look for when trying to decide if your bird is pastel/marbled or dilute.

General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $0 to  $0 
Not able to find any - very rare color in the USA
LuckyFeathers Average Price $450  to  $495  Unavailable most of the time - Very rare color
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Green Grey-Back Parrotlet  Top of page
Green Gray-Back Parrotlet: Green Parrotlet with dark gray overcast on back of wings. 
They have dark eyes and the males retain dark blue cobalt markings on the wings and rump area.
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $75  to  $295

LuckyFeathers Average Price $225  to  $250
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Green Olive Parrotlet:    Top of page
 (aka: Green Darkfactor, See Olive Parrotlet )
They have dark eyes and the males retain dark blue cobalt markings on the wings and rump area.
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Some Photos Courtesy of: Google images search
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $  to  $
(so rare that i can not find any national prices for them)
LuckyFeathers Average Price $390  to  $595 ( very rare for me to have one available) 
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Green Pastel Parrotlet: / Marbled            Top of page
Also called European Yellow:

This is a very beautiful color. European Yellow or (aka) green pastel/
marbled is sometimes confused with the American Yellow because they can look so much alike. The best way to describe some green pastel/marbled birds is to say that they look just like an American yellow except they have a slight green cast of color over the yellow. We do have different shades of green pastel/marbled and some times it is very easy to tell the difference between the two colors. Even with my years of experience I sometimes get it wrong. Very young babies that have their first set of feathers are sometimes the hardest ones to tell the difference between. For example photo #3 below to a few breeders looked like an American yellow but in fact is a green pastel/marbled. I do have both American Yellow and Green pastel/marbled babies from time to time. Both colors are rare and hard to find. They have dark eyes and the males retain dark blue cobalt markings on the wings and rump area.
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Some Photos Courtesy of: Google images search
*Photo #4 & #5 Notice the lace pattern on the wing. This grey scalloping pattern makes the difference between a dilute and a pastel/marbled.  If the bird has the lace pattern like it shows in this photo it is a pastel/marbled. With no lace pattern it is a dilute. The bird in this photo is not a dilute - it is a pastel/marbledThe bird in photo #4 is not a green pastel/marbled, however the pattern will be the same on any of the pastel/marbled birds. I have posted this photo here to show you what to look for when trying to decide if your bird is pastel/marbled or dilute.
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $180  to  $395

LuckyFeathers Average Price $255  to  $350
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Green Pied Parrotlet  Top of page
Green bird with yellow feathers scattered over the body and head. They have dark eyes and the males retain dark blue cobalt markings on the wings and rump area. These are one of the most beautiful colors of parrotlets. Pieds come in different colors, However the green pied is always a beautiful green and yellow. And of course the males will have blue on the wings and rump. One beautiful bird!
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Photos 3, 4 Courtesy of: Alice Ferrante
Photo #5 Courtesy of: ParrotletAviary.com 
Photo #6 Courtesy of: Shonnie birds
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $200  to  $550

LuckyFeathers Average Price $275  to  $475
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Halfsider Parrotlet:   Top of page
A parrotlet that is one color mutation on one side of its body and another color mutation on the other side of its body. It is very rare.
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Photo #1 Courtesy of: ParrotletAviary.com
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $0  to  $0  (unavailable)

LuckyFeathers Average Price $0  to  $0   (unavailable) 
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Lutino Parrotlet  Top of page
Bright yellow Parrotlet with red eyes. Males have white instead of blue markings on the wings and rump area. Most lutino Parrotlets need to be DNA sexed. Some breeders are able to put the birds under black UV lighting and tell the sex by looking at the color. I recommend having the bird feather DNA sexed to be sure. If you have a solid yellow bird that does not have red eyes - it is not a lutino. Lutino birds must have red eyes. See other yellows American Yellow Yellow Parrotlet
- A parrotlet can be split to Lutino. Many breeders are now calling the split for Lutino or Albino (ino) because both words lutino and albino have ino in the spelling of the words. Many breeders believe a bird can not be split to Albino, However some leading breeders in Europe disagree and are saying that the Albino and Lutino are both from the same DNA parts and are just calling it INO for short. It is a recessive mutation so both parents need to be at least split for lutino to get lutino babies.
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Some Photos Courtesy of: Alice Ferrante
The Lutino debate: Many breeders state that only a male can be split to lutino and a female can not be split to lutino. In other words a female will either get the gene from the parents and visually be a lutino or get no part of the gene at all and cannot be split to lutino. On the other hand many different breeders state that the lutino is autosomal recessive and a female can in fact be a carrier of the mutation and be split. I found one university study that supported the case that a female can inherit the gene and not be a visual lutino. I personally do not have any clue as to what is correct after reading up on both claims.  I do know from my personal experience that a couple of my green females (father was a lutino) seemed to carry the gene and did produce lutino babies. So at this time If you see a female advertised as split to Lutino on my website or another breeders website you should just assume that simply means one of the parents was a lutino. Always ask the breeder to sure of what they are talking about.
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $175  to  $650

LuckyFeathers Average Price $325  to  $495
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Mauve Parrotlet:      Top of page
Also called: Slate Parrotlet and DD Blue

A beautiful color that appears black, dark blue or grey, However in Europe they have classified this color as Mauve. The Mauve Parrotlet is produced from a blue parrotlet that has two dark factor genes giving it a deep dark blue-black color appearance. Mauve is not technically a color mutation because it actually effects the feather DNA. The difference is that mutations affect the pigment color at the core of the feather. They have d
ark eyes and the males have dark almost black markings in the underwing coverts.
Update: The New International Name for this mutation is DD Blue.  Here in the states breeders are still calling them Mauve.
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Photo #1 Courtesy of: Hayley with parrotletsuk.com

Some Photos Courtesy of: google images search
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $  to  $
(so rare that i can not find any national prices for them)
LuckyFeathers Average Price  ( very rare - not available) 
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Olive Parrotlet  Top of page
aka: Green Olive Parrotlet or American Dark FactorThey have dark eyes and the males retain dark blue cobalt markings on the wings and rump area.
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Some Photos Courtesy of: Google images search
The (aka: Olive) American dark factor has olive green plumage intermingling with brown. Its flight feathers are darkly hued to almost black and it's the most recent Pacific parrotlet mutation conceived by breeders. Molting processes render the mostly olive green plumage of the young even darker in older birds. This particular breed is produced when a normal green parrotlet is bred with a blue one, and then the first offspring is rebred with another unrelated double split. A double split is any breed that has dual coloration. Successful breeding with existing blue mutations will yield cobalt blue progeny.
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $  to  $
(so rare that i can not find any national prices for them)
LuckyFeathers Average Price $390  to  $595 ( very rare for me to have one available) 
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Turquoise Parrotlet:    Top of page
 Also called *True Turquoise  A genetically incomplete blue with both green and blue markings; face is usually green with a blue body. They have dark eyes and the males retain dark blue cobalt markings on the wings and rump area.  Notice the green on top of the head, this is what makes them a true turquoise. The True Turquoise was the first turquoise color mutation. Later came the turquoise dilutes, pastel/marbled and pied.
 #1 Turquoise Parrotlet #2 Turquoise Parrotlet  #3Turquoise Parrotlet  #4Turquoise Parrotlet#5*Turquoise Tinted Parrotlet  #6* #7Turquoise Parrotlet  #8*Turquoise Parrotlet
Some Photos Courtesy of: Alice Ferrante
*True Turquoise a A few years back around 2010 I started to notice that the turquoise color seemed to be taking over everything and blending in with regular blues and greens. It seems to be a very strong gene. In order to tell the difference between all of these new shades of blue turquoise birds I started to coin the names True Turquoise and Turquoise Tinted. A true turquoise will appear to be a regular blue bird with a patch of green feathers on the top of the forehead. These are the true turquoise parrotlets. Another beautiful color that has started to show up in my aviary several years back was an actual turquoise bird. Called turquoise tinted as to not confuse it with the true turquoise. The turquoise tinted parrotlet will have a full body color casted with turquoise all over. For example see photo #5 above. This is not a blue bird and this is not a true turquoise (blue with green forehead) NO this birds full body is a cast of turquoise. A beautiful bird in fact and hard to find. Here at LuckyFeathers we produce both true turquoise parrotlets and Turquoise Tinted Parrotlets.
*Photo #5 above is not what I call a True Turquoise Parrotlet. This birds full body color is a shade of Turquoise (not blue) so i classify this as a Turquoise Tinted Parrotlet. I posted the photo here as an example of how the True Turquoise Parrotlet sometimes gets mixed up with a Turquoise Tinted Parrotlet. The true turquoise parrotlet should be a blue bird (body color) with a green patch of feathers on the top of the head. *Photo #6 is a great example of this. Notice the green patch of feathers on top of the birds head on the left. This is what makes it a Turquoise in Parrotlets. This patch of green must be on top of the head for it to be called a Turquoise anything such as a Turquoise dilute, Turquoise pied or Turquoise pastel/marbled.
*Photo #8 above shows a True Turquoise Parrotlet on the right sitting next to his sister a regular blue female. Notice the green on his head.
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $200  to  $625

LuckyFeathers Average Price $275  to  $350
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Turquoise Dilute Parrotlet:    Top of page  
Turquoise Pastel / Marbled Parrotlet: 
( they are not the same )

Turquoise Dilutes are considered the cream of the crop in the parrotlet world, they are one beautiful colored bird. A beautiful mix of dilutes and pastel colors tinted with a turquoise color cast over the body with a green cast of color on the forehead or a yellow cast of color on some females. These babies are sweet and loving pets with wonderful personalities. They are very hard to find and are considered a rare color. The dilute turquoise parrotlet is produced from the turquoise gene and the yellow and blue genes.Both Turquoise Dilutes and pastel/marbled have very light pale sky blue coloring and may have a touch of Turquoise color cast running over the body ( under UV lighting ) Females may even have a cast of yellow on the forehead and wings. I have also seen males with a cast of yellow. Some of them almost look all white as in photo #1 below. They have dark eyes and the males retain dark blue cobalt markings on the wings and rump area.  The face, forehead and or top of the head have the green or turquoise tint or color cast. The difference between the pastel and dilute are the lacewing markings on the wings. In fact the pastel bird could also be called a lacewing, however most breeders list them as a pastel knowing that the lacewing is assumed as part of the mutation color name in all of the pastel color mutations. So the key is - Use a magnifying glass, check it under different kinds of lighting - Look for the lacewing pattern.  If the bird has the correct colors and lacewing pattern it is a pastel. If it has the correct colors and no lacewing pattern it is a dilute. Remember if the bird has no turquoise on the forehead or top of head area you have a Blue Dilute, Blue Pastel or an American White. It also helps to know the background of the bloodline.  .
 
#1 #2Turquoise Dilute Pastel Parrotlet  #3Turquoise Dilute Pastel Parrotlet  #4Turquoise Dilute Pastel Parrotlet  #5Turquoise Dilute Pastel Parrotlet

#6Turquoise Dilute Pastel Parrotlet  #7Turquoise Dilute Pastel Parrotlet  
#8Turquoise Dilute Pastel Parrotlet  #9Turquoise Dilute Pastel Parrotlet  #10Turquoise Dilute Pastel Parrotlet

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*Photos 
#1,2,5,& 7 are female. 
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#3, 4, 6, 8, 9 & 10 are male.
Notice on the females the turquoise patch on the top of the 
forehead has more of a yellow cast to it. 
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#11 and #12 are perfect examples of a pastel. Normally the lace wing effect is hard to see or almost impossible to see. In these photos it shows up great. This is one beautiful pastel. 

*Photo #A & #B 
Notice the lace pattern on the wing. This grey scalloping pattern makes the difference between a dilute and a pastel.  If the bird has the lace pattern it is a pastel. With no lace pattern it is a turquoise dilute. The bird in this photo is a turquoise pastel. Photos #11, #12 Courtesy of: ParrotletAviary.com

*Notice the lace or scalloping pattern on the wings of the males. If this lace was not on the wings this would be called a dilute and not a pastel (i.e. - Turquoise Dilute Parrotlet)
wow! what a confusing color that is so many times classified wrong. I even have trouble with these colors because they are so much alike. The lacewing that makes a parrotlet a pastel/marbled is sometimes so pale or light that you can not see it (mostly on the females) so without the lacewing pattern it makes the bird a dilute turquoise. Also so many times the Blue pastel/marbled is classified wrong as a Turquoise pastel/marbled. ( Remember that is MUST have green on the forehead or top of the head to be a Turquoise anything! ) And sometimes it actually looks more yellow than green, But a yellow cast of color is considered a Turquoise on females ) -- Confused yet? -- So for now because these birds are so much alike I am just going to group the Turquoise Dilute and pastel/marbled together as I see it done so many times on the internet. They are both very rare colors, hard to find and very expensive but they are not the same color.
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $265  to  $700

LuckyFeathers Average Price $385  to  $495
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Turquoise Dilute Fallow Parrotlet:     Top of page 
This is a beautiful new mutation. Breeders may also call this a Dilute Turquoise Fallow
#1Turquoise Dilute Fallow Parrotlet
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Photo #1 Courtesy of: ParrotletAviary.com
Breeding Fallows - Some General Information
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $300  to  $700

LuckyFeathers Average Price $385  to  $550
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Turquoise Pied Parrotlet:   Top of page
They have dark eyes and the males retain dark blue cobalt markings on the wings and rump area. 
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Some Photos Courtesy of: Google images search
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $250  to  $650
LuckyFeathers Average Price $385  to  $495
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Turquoise Pied Fallow Parrotlet:   Top of page
AKA: 
Visual Lucida Turquoise fallow pied
#1Turquoise Pied Fallow Parrotlet  #2Turquoise Pied Fallow Parrotlet
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Photo Courtesy of: ParrotletAviary.com
Breeding Fallows - Some General Information
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $250  to  $650

LuckyFeathers Average Price $385  to  $495
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Turquoise Tinted Parrotlet:   Top of page
– (also and sometimes called: Dark Factor Blue, or Cobalt Blue ) 
The visual color of the body is turquoise (to the layman). However many breeders simply classify these as a blue bird because they do not have the true turquoise colors of a blue body with a green forehead. The turquoise tinted parrotlet is rare and normally hard to find. Almost all Turquoise Tinted Parrotlets are also lacewings. Notice the lace pattern in photo #1 below. Many breeders also call this a dark factor blue (Europe) and I have seen photos on the internet where they were called Cobalt. 
They have dark eyes and the males retain dark blue cobalt markings on the wings and rump area.
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Photo #3:Almost all Turquoise Tinted Parrotlets are lacewings. This photo shows the lace pattern very well in the birds wings.
Photo #4: I have put a photo of a true blue parrotlet here to show you the difference between a Turquoise Tinted Parrotlet and a Blue or True Blue Parrotlet. Many breeders simply classify everything as just blue. I personally see a huge difference between a True Blue and a Turquoise Tinted Parrotlet.  True Blue is Blue, Turquoise Tinted is Turquoise.
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $250  to  $400

LuckyFeathers Average Price $250  to  $325
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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A very new color mutation. Currently I know of only one breeder in the western part of the US that has this color.
More information coming soon.
LuckyFeathers Average Price $  to  $
unavailable at this time
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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White Parrotlet  Top of page
(also called Snow or Clear by some breeders) A visually all white Parrotlet with black eyes. Under special lighting you may see a blue cast to the rump or tail area of the bird. Many times these are classified as dilute blues by different breeders. However a white bird that has no visual blue anyplace is a white parrotlet. A true white or snow will have no blue color cast even under special lighting. If the bird does have a blue cast to its body color visually or under special lighting see (Blue Dilute / American White) If the all white bird has red eyes see (Albino) *A true white parrotlet would be extremely rare and some breeders claim they do not even exist. I personally have never seen one but I have been told by breeders that I trust to be honest that they are in fact real and very rare. So be careful if you are buying a white or snow parrotlet, You may in fact be getting a Dilute Blue or American white. Dilute blue and American white are the same thing as far as the general classification goes.
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General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $  to  $ 
(so rare that i can not find any national prices for them)
LuckyFeathers Average Price $  to  $ ( unavailable )   *see blue dilute 
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Photos Courtesy of: ParrotletAviary.com
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $  to  $ 
(so rare that i can not find any national prices for them)
LuckyFeathers Average Price $  to  $ ( unavailable )  
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Photo #1 Courtesy of: Shonnie birds
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $  to  $ 
(so rare that i can not find any national prices for them)
LuckyFeathers Average Price $  to  $ ( unavailable )  
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Yellow Parrotlet  Top of page
(Also called American Yellow or Yellow and Blue Parrotlet)
The correct name in the USA is American Yellow.
American Yellow Pacific Parrotlet, first occurred in the US in 1989.
American Yellows are one of the most beautiful colors I produce here at LuckyFeathers. They are so very pretty. And it is also my experience that they are very easy going and make excellent single bird pets. The color of the bird should not generally have anything to do with the temperament of the bird, but many breeders say the American Yellows are almost always very tame or easy to tame. They sometimes get confused with the Green Pastel or European Yellow Parrotlet because they can look a lot alike. The American Yellow is becoming rare again and getting harder and harder to find. The males seem to be the hardest ones to find now. They have dark eyes and the males retain dark blue cobalt markings on the wings and rump area.
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Photo #1, #2 #6 male
Photo #5 Female - Notice she has none of the blue on the edge of her wings.
Evolved through the efforts of Dr. Rainer Erhart, this breed differs greatly from the European Yellow specie. It has bright yellow feathers and dark eyes for both genders. The male has a rump, eye streaks and blue wings. Producing first-generation progeny requires pairing a normal yellow with a normal blue, and then breeding first progeny to one other double split to come up with the American yellow.
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $250  to  $590
LuckyFeathers Average Price $375  to  $495
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Yellow Dilute Parrotlet:   Top of page
Light or pale Yellow-green bird with a green cast of color around the edge of the wings. They have dark eyes and the males retain dark blue cobalt markings on the wings and rump area. There are many different dilute colors. Remember that the dilutes have no lace wing markings, A light or pale yellow bird with lace-wing marks would fall under a pastel mutation. If you have a red eye solid yellow bird ( bright yellow ) not a pale or dull color of yellow (see lutino) If you have a red eye bird that is dull or pale yellow see (fallow colors)
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Some Photos Courtesy of: Google images search
*Photo #2 &#3 Notice the lace pattern on the wing. This grey scalloping pattern makes the difference between a dilute and a pastel.  If the bird has the lace pattern like it shows in this photo it is a pastel. With no lace pattern it is a dilute. The bird in this photo is not a dilute - it is a pastel. The bird in photo #2 is not a yellow dilute, however the pattern will be the same on any of the pastel/marbled. I have posted this photo here to show you what to look for when trying to decide if your bird is pastel or dilute. 
Notice that in photo #1 the bird has no lacewing marks, Making this bird a dilute and not a pastel.
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $185  to  $500
LuckyFeathers Average Price $250  to  $355
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Yellow Fallow Parrotlet:   Top of page AKA: American Yellow Fallow
- Combination of fallow and yellow. Bright yellow bird with red eyes. Different from lutino in that males retain blue markings.
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Photo #1 #2 Courtesy of: Shonnie birds
Breeding Fallows - Some General Information
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $250  to  $600

LuckyFeathers Average Price $275  to  $495 (unavailable at this time)
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Yellow Pied:     Top of page 

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Photo #1 #2 Courtesy of: Shonnie birds
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $250  to  $600

LuckyFeathers Average Price $275  to  $495 (unavailable at this time)
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Available only in Europe - I don't think this color is available yet in the States. From what I have been told there is a new line of colors called the Yellow Front Colors. They come in different colors of pied and pastel/marbled all having a yellow forehead. Called the Yellow Front as to not be confused with the species Yellow Faced Parrotlet.
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Some Photos Courtesy of: Google images search
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $  to  $  
(so rare that i can not find any national prices for them)
LuckyFeathers Average Price $  to  $ ( unavailable - I believe these are only available in Europe right now)
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Mostly available only in Europe - I don't think this color is available yet in the States. From what I have been told there is a new line of colors called the Yellow Front Colors. They come in different colors of pied and pastel/marbled all having a yellow forehead. Called the Yellow-Front as to not be confused with the Yellow-Head Parrotlet or the totally different species called the Yellow Faced Parrotlet. They have dark eyes and the males retain dark blue cobalt markings on the wings and rump area.
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Some Photos Courtesy of: Google images search
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $  to  $ 
(so rare that i can not find any national prices for them)
LuckyFeathers Average Price $  to  $ ( unavailable - I believe these are only available in Europe right now)
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Yellow-Head Pacific Parrotlet:    Top of page
 
There has been a debate whether or not this is a true color mutation or a possible previously unknown sub-species of parrotlet such as the Lost Lucida Parrotlet was. In the Yellow-Head Parrotlet, the forehead, cheeks and chin are yellow instead of lime green. Mostly it is males that have displayed this characteristic color. As of 2013 this color has started to show up more and more in Europe and now here in the USA. They have d
ark eyes and the males retain dark blue cobalt markings on the wings and rump area.
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General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $  to  $
(so rare that i can not find any prices for them)
LuckyFeathers Average Price $  to  $ ( unavailable )
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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Yellow Pastel Parrotlet:    Top of page
They have dark eyes and the males retain dark blue cobalt markings on the wings and rump area.
 
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Some Photos Courtesy of: Google images search
*Photo #2 & #3 Notice the lace pattern on the wing. This grey scalloping pattern makes the difference between a dilute and a pastel.  If the bird has the lace pattern like it shows in this photo it is a pastel. With no lace pattern it is a dilute. The bird in this photo is not a dilute - it is a pastel. The bird in photo #2 is not a yellow pastel, however the pattern will be the same on any of the pastel/marbled ( the pattern on a yellow pastel will be white) . I have posted this photo here to show you what to look for when trying to decide if your bird is pastel or dilute.
Notice that in photo #1 the bird has white lacewing patterns. This makes the bird a pastel and not a dilute.
If the lacewing patterns were green in place of the white the bird would be a green pastel.
General Pricing Guide:
Across the internet I have found them priced between $260  to  $550

LuckyFeathers Average Price $295  to  $425
My prices are based on the quality of the LuckyFeathers Bloodline. Lots of factors go into setting a price for high quality birds compared to general breeder prices across the internet. I also factor in the 3 year guarantee and my very low $59 shipping . In general my prices normally fall someplace in the middle of the national average. Prices are subject to change depending on bloodlines and demand. Sign up for my free waiting list so that you will be notified when I have this color available. My available pacific celestial parrotlet babies   Waiting List Shipping is fast easy and now only $59 (6 to 8 hours delivery on average) View my shipping video
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  Remember and take note: - The above color mutations are only to be used as a guideline to help you and are subject to different breeders and standards. Because we now have over 50 different actual visual shades and colors of Parrotlets and no regulatory association making the standards, I have decided to use the color mutations I have posted above in my aviary so that I can have a regular standard to follow for now. As time progresses different colors and mutations will come into play. Names and color classifications will change.
NOTE - Google Images Search provided many of the photos above as examples of different color mutations. If one of the photos is your copyright and you want it removed or want a photo tag added with your name, simply contact me by email (attach a copy of the photo ) and I will remove it or add your name to the photo tag.
(email with no spaces Lucky Feathers Aviary -at- Gmail.com) 

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International Parrotlet Society Color Standards:     Back to top Top of page
We were proud members of the IPS.

Below were the official IPS Recognized Pacific Parrotlet Color Mutations 
(
Celestial  Parrotlet Mutations) used before the society closed and disbanded in 2013. It is out dated now because so many new colors have been produced, however it is an excellent short list.

Note: Many breeders only use the official standards when describing colors to other breeders, In most cases the color standards that we posted above are used when talking to regular pet bird owners.

Albino - Pure white parrotlet with red eyes. Males are visually indistinguishable from females unless held under a black light, blue becomes evident. DNA sexing can also be used to differentiate sex.
Blue - Color can be light powder blue to turquoise. Dark eyed mutation. Males retain dark cobalt markings.
Cinnamon (Recessive) - Also known as Isabelle in Europe. Light yellow with more beige and green than fallow. Eyes are deep ruby red.   (Top)
Cinnamon (Sex Linked) - Also known as "Pallid" in Europe. Similar in appearance to the recessive cinnamon but the first known sex linked mutation.
Dilute (formerly "American Yellow") - Yellowish green  parrotlet with black eyes. Males retain blue eye streak, flights, back and wings although sometimes they appear violet. 
Dilute-Blue (formerly "American White") - Combination of the dilute and blue mutations. Light, sky blue with patches of white. Dark eyes and males retain blue markings.
Fallow - Light yellow with beige and green. Bright yellow face and bright red eyes. Males retain blue markings that are lighter and have violet instead of blue markings.
Fallow-Blue - Combination of blue and fallow. Blue bird with red eyes. Males retain blue markings. 
Fallow-Yellow - Combination of fallow and yellow. Bright yellow bird with red eyes. Different from lutino in that males retain blue markings.
Gray-Green - Green parrotlet with dark gray overcast. Eyes are dark. Males retain blue markings.
Lutino - Bright yellow parrotlet with red eyes. Males have white instead of blue markings.
Pastel (Formerly “European Yellow”) – Yellow-green bird with more green than the dilute. Males retain blue markings. Eyes are dark.
Pastel-Blue – Similar to dilute-blue i.e., sky blue coloring with dark eyes and males retain blue markings. Can be differentiated from dilute-blue by ‘lacewing’ type of pattern across wings.
Pied (Recessive) - Green bird with yellow feathers scattered over the body and head. Dark eyed and males retain blue markings. In the blue mutation, the yellow feathers are replaced with white.  (Top)
Pied (Dominant) - Similar in appearance to recessive pied but the inheritance mode is dominant. So far, the only dominant mutation parrotlet.
Turquoise – A genetically incomplete blue with both green and blue markings; face is usually green with a blue body. Dark eyes and males retain blue markings.

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