Green Roseicollis DD (Olive)

Green Roseicollis DD (Olive)

The “Green Roseicollis DD (Olive)” lovebird is a specific color variation or mutation in peach-faced lovebirds (Agapornis roseicollis). In this mutation, the Green D (Jade) mutation is further modified with the Dark Factor (DD), resulting in a unique olive-green coloration. Here’s a breakdown of this mutation:

Body Color: The body of the Green Roseicollis DD (Olive) lovebird has a distinct olive-green coloration due to the Green D (Jade) mutation, which is intensified by the Dark Factor (DD).

Face Color: The face of this mutation can still range from peach to red, similar to other lovebird variations.

Rump Color: In this mutation, the rump, which would be blue in the wild-type or standard Green D (Jade) variation, becomes grayish due to the Dark Factor (DD). This grayish rump color is characteristic of the Olive mutation.

Beak Color: The beak of this mutation typically remains flesh-colored, which is pinkish or peachy, similar to other lovebirds.

Nail Color: The nail color can still range from gray to black, similar to other lovebirds.

The Dark Factor (DD) in this mutation alters the width of the spongy area of the feathers, affecting the overall appearance of the bird’s plumage. It is considered a co-dominant mutation, meaning that when present in one copy (heterozygous), it has a noticeable effect on the bird’s appearance, and when present in two copies (homozygous), it has an even more pronounced effect.

The Green Roseicollis DD (Olive) lovebird is a beautiful and unique variation within the peach-faced lovebird species, and it is a product of selective breeding efforts to create distinct and visually appealing colorations.