Cage & Aviary Birds

OPALINES: identifying them, breeding them, judging them

BUDGERIGARS

TO A large extent, opalines are a lost variety. During the 1950s, 60s and 70s they were popular with most breeders and regularly took the top awards. Today the numbers at shows have been decimated and they rarely take the top awards. And most of what can be said about opalines applies equally to opaline cinnamons.

Opalines are easily recognisable. They have the body colour running through the wing markings. It's not the case now, but when

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Cage & Aviary Birds

Cage & Aviary Birds3 min read
THE OWL: A New Feature In Exhibition Budgerigars
THERE have been many evolutions of the modern-day budgerigar over recent years. From the old keyhole shape through to the buffalo effect, the world of exhibition budgerigars has always been shocked at the vast changes that have been made by a few for
Cage & Aviary Birds4 min read
Weathering The Blast
IN DECEMBER 2021, Category 5 Super Typhoon Odette (“Typhoon Rai)”, a powerful and catastrophic tropical cyclone, struck the Philippines. It caused severe and widespread damage throughout the southern islands of the archipelago, pounding the island of
Cage & Aviary Birds2 min read
What’s On This Week
ALDERSHOT CBS-April 25, Victoria Hall, 121 Ash Hill Road, Ash, Aldershot, Hants GU12 5DH, Meeting. Enquiries: 07395 973 971. CHICHESTER CBS-April 23, Village Hall, School Lane, North Mundham, Chichester, West Sussex P020 1 LA, 7.30pm. The subject is

Related Books & Audiobooks