Cockatiel mutations occur when a pigment gene is changed in some way or muted altogether. Pigment mutations can be passed down from generation to generation, making it possible for breeders to create specific colors and designs when producing Cockatiels for sale. Here are the most common cockatiel colors and mutations that you should be aware of:
are there black cockatiels
There is no mutations of cockatiel black color there is a dark gray cockatiel the color not black but there is a black cockatoo this is in the picture
can cockatiels be black
A black cockatiel is not a naturally occurring color variation for cockatiels. Cockatiels, which are small parrots native to Australia, come in a variety of colors and patterns, but black is not one of them. The most common color variations for cockatiels include:
- Normal Gray: This is the wild-type coloration of cockatiels, characterized by gray feathers with a white face and orange cheek patches.
- Lutino: Lutino cockatiels have bright yellow plumage with orange cheek patches and red eyes.
- Albino: Albino cockatiels have white plumage, red eyes, and a pinkish beak and feet.
- Cinnamon: Cinnamon cockatiels have a brownish tint to their feathers, with cinnamon-colored barring on their wings and tail.
- Pied: Pied cockatiels have patches of white or yellow feathers on their bodies, with the rest of the feathers being a different color.
- Pearl: Pearl cockatiels have a speckled or pearl-like pattern on their feathers, which can vary in intensity.
- Silver: Silver cockatiels have a silvery-gray appearance with white or yellow face and orange cheek patches.
- White-faced: White-faced cockatiels lack the typical orange cheek patches and have a white face.
- Fallow: Fallow cockatiels have a lighter, more muted coloration, with a cinnamon-brown or yellowish
- tint to their feathers.
Conclusion
If you have a cockatiel that appears black, it may be due to unusual lighting conditions or a perception issue, but it’s not a recognized color variation for the species. Cockatiel colors can also vary with age and diet, but they typically fall within the established color mutations mentioned above. If you’re unsure about the color of your cockatiel or if it appears to have unusual plumage, consulting with an avian veterinarian or a bird expert can help determine its true coloration and health status.