please help identify breed...

[rparisan]

I was told that my pair of lovebirds are Lutino PF. However, all the pics I see of this breed are very brightly colored, yellow and peach/orange. My birds are a VERY pale yellow on the body and VERY pale peach/pink on the face and tail feathers, they also have red eyes. I am having trouble distinguishing exactly what to call them. Is this by chance Creamino PF? They have their first baby(only 1 of 6 eggs hatched) and it's completely pink, it's eyes are opening and they are red as well, and it's fuzzyness is all white. Any help in identifying would be helpful. I did post a pic of the pair in the photo section in the "Main" category, their names are Sonny and Peach and it says rparisan under the photo. Thansk for any help!
Rachel

[swanwillow]

my bet would be creamino's or cinnamon's.. either american or australian.. but thats without looking at the picture.

[ROYJOY]

yes, those are very light. im gonna go with aus. cinnimon white face, if there is such a thing.

[Eliza]

Hi, Rachel!

I took a look at the photo and my guess would creamino... There are some more experienced lovebird breeders on the forum who will likely chime in to give you a better idea. In the meantime, you may want to visit the photo library on the ALBS website: African Love Bird Society lovebirds agapornis.

Just to make things easier: when you are referring to the color of a lovebird, it's mutation. If you are referring to the type of lovebird (peach-faced, masked, Fischer's, etc.), it's species. Hope that helps :)

-e-

[Birdsmile]

They say there is no true albino in Peachfaced Lovies. I have a red eyed White feathered baby. Parents are both white face slates, Double dark factor. I was told it is a real light creamino. ???
Jack

[ROYJOY]

After sommore research, im going with creamino. the very light ones with whiter faces could be blue series. the green series birds arent so light.

[rparisan]

I did go to the ALBS website and looked at quite a few pics. The creamino Blue series looked exactly like my birds. Oh, I did forget to mention, now that they are a year old and have a little more color, you can see just the slightest hint of blue/green on the rump area. I am so excited, baby Uno is 2 weeks old today! I can't wait to start handling him(or her?)!

Rachel

[Eliza]

Originally Posted by Birdsmile

They say there is no true albino in Peachfaced Lovies. I have a red eyed White feathered baby. Parents are both white face slates, Double dark factor. I was told it is a real light creamino. ???
Jack

I think that you're right... there are some REALLY pale creaminos out there. I found a photo of one on a website one that looked almost like an albino. Unfortunately, I didn't bookmark the site and have yet to find it :( If I do, I'll post the link here.

Share a photo of the little baby if you can. It would be interesting to see!

[ROYJOY]

You can look at some albino fischers lbs at parrotparrot.com. they're cute.

[rparisan]

The albino Fischer is pretty! Thanks for all your help everyone! The world of lovebirds is sooooooo confusing!LOL! I'll be taking the baby out this weekend, so I will definately share some pics!
Rachel