GREEN CHEEK MUTATIONS
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Green cheek conures have several known mutations that can affect their appearance, including:
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Normal Green Cheek Conure: This is the most common and natural coloration for the Green Cheek Conure. They have a bright green body, grayish head, and reddish-orange belly.
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Cinnamon Green Cheek Conure: These have a brownish-green body with a slightly lighter head and darker brown feathers on their wings and tail. Their belly is a lighter yellowish-orange than the normal green cheek.
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Yellow-sided Green Cheek Conure: These have a bright green body like the normal green cheek, but their head and upper wings are yellow, and their belly is a brighter, more vibrant orange.
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Pineapple Green Cheek Conure: This mutation combines the cinnamon and yellow-sided mutations, resulting in a bird with a mix of brown, yellow, and green feathers.
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Turquoise Green Cheek Conure: These have a bright turquoise green body with a slightly lighter head and a reddish-orange belly.
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Moon Cheek Conures have a light, pastel-colored face, with a pale white or cream color around their eyes and beak. Their body is a bright green color, and their belly feathers are typically a lighter, more muted shade of orange. Moon Cheek Conures may also have other mutations, such as Cinnamon or Turquoise, which further affect their coloring.
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Sun Cheek Conures, on the other hand, have a bright, vividly colored face with a yellow or orange-red tint. Their body feathers are also a brighter shade of green than the typical Green Cheek Conure, and their belly feathers are a more vibrant shade of orange. Sun Cheek Conures can also have other mutations, such as Cinnamon or Pineapple, which can further enhance their coloring.
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The Red Factor Green Cheek Conure is a small parrot known for its vibrant and colorful feathers. It is a mutation of the Green Cheek Conure, and has a bright red plumage on its head and upper body, with shades of green and blue on its wings and tail. Its eyes are dark and beak is black, with a light grey to white colored area around the beak.
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Dilute Green Cheek Conure: These have a pastel-colored body with a grayish head and a muted orange belly.
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American Dilute Green Cheek Conure: Similar to the Dilute mutation, but with more muted colors and a grayer head.
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Opaline Green Cheek Conure: These have a brighter and more distinct coloration, with a blue-turquoise body, light pinkish-orange belly, and light yellowish-green head.
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Dark Factor Green Cheek Conure: This mutation has a darker green body with a dark brown or black head and a slightly muted orange belly.
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Sable Green Cheek Conure: This mutation has a muted green and brown body with a darker brown head and a muted orange belly.