Unveiling The Enigma Of White-Eyed Parakeets: A Guide To Their Genetic Variations
White-eyed parakeets, a captivating avian variation, possess a distinctive absence of melanin pigment in their feathers and eyes. This unique trait results from genetic mutations that alter the expression of pigment-producing genes. Dominant white genes lead to complete white coloration, while recessive white genes require two copies to manifest the white phenotype. Albinistic parakeets exhibit a lack of all melanin, resulting in pure white plumage and pink eyes, while leucistic individuals have reduced melanin levels, resulting in white or pale feathers and partially pigmented eyes.
