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Species & Mutations Guide

Meet the companion birds we raise — their temperament, a look at them in motion, and the colour mutations that make each one unique. Mutations don't just change how a bird looks; they change how rare and how valuable it is.

FinchesBudgerigarCockatielLovebirdSun ConureIndian RingneckEclectusAfrican GreyBlue & Gold Macaw
Finches

Finches

Aviary songbirdsKept in pairs / flocksWatch, don't handle

A whole world in miniature. Finches are lively, social songbirds best kept in pairs or small flocks — low-maintenance aviary birds you watch and enjoy rather than handle. Perfect for a planted flight cage and a wonderful first step into aviculture.

Colour mutations & varieties

Zebra Finch (many mutations)CommonSociety / Bengalese FinchCommonStar / Owl FinchUncommonGouldian: red / black / yellow headRareGouldian: Blue or Yellow bodyPremium

i Finches span from the hardy, easy-going Zebra and Society finch to the spectacular Gouldian. Within the Gouldian alone, natural head colours and rare body mutations (blue, yellow) create a wide spread in rarity and value.

💎 Mutations can make a big difference to price. Rarer varieties are more valuable — reserve or enquire for current availability and a quote.

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Budgerigar (Budgie)
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Budgerigar (Budgie)

Beginner-friendlyPlayfulCan learn words

The most popular pet bird in the world — cheerful, affectionate and endlessly charming. Budgies are quick learners, love company and adapt beautifully to family life, making them the perfect first bird.

Colour mutations & varieties

Green (wild-type)CommonBlue seriesCommonLutino / AlbinoUncommonSpangle / Opaline / PiedUncommonRainbow (combination)PremiumEnglish (show budgie)Premium

i Budgies have one of the widest mutation ranges of any bird. A standard American green is the most affordable, while English show budgies and rare colour combinations sit at the top of the range.

💎 Mutations can make a big difference to price. Rarer varieties are more valuable — reserve or enquire for current availability and a quote.

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Cockatiel
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Cockatiel

GentleWhistlerGreat with families

A friendly whistling companion with a signature crest and a big heart. Cockatiels are gentle, affectionate and famously good with families — one of the most beloved companion birds anywhere.

Colour mutations & varieties

Normal Grey (wild-type)CommonPiedCommonLutinoUncommonPearl / CinnamonUncommonWhitefaceRareWhiteface Lutino (Albino)Premium

i Colour is a major value driver in cockatiels. Whiteface and combination mutations (such as albino or whiteface-pearl-pied) are the rarest and most sought-after.

💎 Mutations can make a big difference to price. Rarer varieties are more valuable — reserve or enquire for current availability and a quote.

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Lovebird

Lovebird

BoldEnergeticFull of character

Small, vibrant and bursting with personality — love in feathers. Lovebirds are bold, playful and deeply devoted, bringing enormous character in a tiny, colourful package.

Colour mutations & varieties

Green (wild-type)CommonLutino / Dutch BlueCommonAlbino / CreamUncommonOpaline / VioletRareCombination mutationsPremium

i Peach-faced lovebirds come in a rainbow of mutations. The base greens are the most accessible, while violet and multi-mutation combinations command a premium.

💎 Mutations can make a big difference to price. Rarer varieties are more valuable — reserve or enquire for current availability and a quote.

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Sun Conure
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Sun Conure

AffectionateColourfulSocial

A pocket-sized burst of sunshine — radiant colour, playful energy and a deeply affectionate nature. Sun conures bond strongly with their people and are endlessly entertaining.

Colour mutations & varieties

StandardCommonHigh red-factor (red-fronted)Uncommon

i True colour mutations are rare in sun conures — variation is mostly in the intensity of red and orange, with deeper high-red birds being a little more sought-after.

💎 Mutations can make a big difference to price. Rarer varieties are more valuable — reserve or enquire for current availability and a quote.

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Indian Ringneck

Indian Ringneck

CleverTalkativeElegant

An elegant, clever talker with a beautiful signature neck ring. Quick to pick up words and full of confident charm, the Indian Ringneck is as intelligent as it is striking.

Colour mutations & varieties

Green (wild-type)CommonGrey / BlueUncommonLutino / AlbinoRareViolet / Turquoise / CinnamonRareCombination (e.g. Blue Violet)Premium

i One of the most mutation-diverse parrots kept today. Colour alone can multiply the value — a wild-type green and a rare combination mutation are worlds apart.

💎 Mutations can make a big difference to price. Rarer varieties are more valuable — reserve or enquire for current availability and a quote.

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Eclectus

Eclectus

CalmStrikingIntelligent

A calm, striking parrot with brilliant jewel-toned colour. Relaxed, intelligent and beautifully unique, the Eclectus is one of the most visually spectacular companion parrots.

Colour mutations & varieties

Male (emerald green)CommonFemale (red & violet)CommonSubspecies: Solomon IslandUncommonSubspecies: Vosmaeri / Red-sidedRare

i Eclectus don't have classic colour mutations — instead they show one of nature's most dramatic sex differences (green males, red-and-purple females), and value varies by subspecies and lineage rather than mutation.

💎 Mutations can make a big difference to price. Rarer varieties are more valuable — reserve or enquire for current availability and a quote.

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African Grey
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African Grey

Genius talkerDeeply bondedFor dedicated homes

The genius of the parrot world, with the emotional intelligence of a young child. An astonishing talker and a profoundly bonded companion for the right, dedicated home.

Colour mutations & varieties

Congo (standard)CommonTimneh (subspecies)CommonPartial red-factor / red-piedRareFull red-factorPremium

i African greys are mostly grey by nature — these are subspecies and rare pigment variations rather than colour mutations. Red-factor and red-pied greys are exceptionally rare and highly valued.

💎 Mutations can make a big difference to price. Rarer varieties are more valuable — reserve or enquire for current availability and a quote.

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Blue & Gold Macaw
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Blue & Gold Macaw

Gentle giantAffectionateCenterpiece

A stunning, affectionate gentle giant and the true centerpiece of any home. Intelligent, social and devoted, the Blue & Gold Macaw is a lifelong companion for an experienced, loving home.

Colour mutations & varieties

Blue & Gold (standard)CommonHybrid: CatalinaRareHybrid: HarlequinRareHybrid: CamelotPremium

i Macaws don't carry colour mutations — striking birds like the Catalina or Harlequin are cross-breeds (hybrids), not mutations. Availability and lineage drive their value.

💎 Mutations can make a big difference to price. Rarer varieties are more valuable — reserve or enquire for current availability and a quote.

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