Budgerigar Varieties, Breeds & Colours

Over 30 known varieties (mutations) or breeds of the budgerigar exist. Some are common, while others are rare, and Australia has yet to see some, such as the Japanese Homograph. The Standard defines the Standard of Excellence for each variety, and in so doing, it creates a Matrix for Budgie Colours Australia. With this in mind, the structure of the Matrix consists of three sections. Firstly, Normals (the Variety name), which come in different primary colors (Green, Blue, and the two Yellow Faced Blue mutations). Secondly, variety mutations that occur in any of the primary and modifying colors. Thirdly, the Crested, which is caused by mutations that affect the feather outline of the bird. Finally, there is the Whitecap class, as well as the Hens class, making up the Budgerigar Varieties.

For the ANBC National Titles, there are currently 28 Classes for birds. To clarify, until 2025, there is no class as such for Saddlebacks or Darkwings, which are recognised in The Standard. Owing to the fact that there is an Opaline AOSV class, the composite variety Rainbow is shown here. On the other hand, there is a separate Hens class. To that end, it delineates females, who can be shown in the Hens class, or their respective variety class. A point often overlooked is that this decision on which class to place the hen here in SA is up to the exhibitor when they enter the show. To illustrate, the Standard allows for sexual differences throughout. Ideally, the hen has less frontal rise, less rounded top skull, a wider pelvis, and a brown cere, when compare with her male counterpart. The hens class here in Australia is irrespective of the Budgie Colours.

Budgie Colours Australia

Classes For the ANBC National Titles

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