Geoffreys hybrids

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My response is similar to Philips.
-Star finch male (yellow faced mutation) head on a male Princess parrot
-Varied lorikeet on a king quail male body
-Bourke parrot -Rosa mutation (probably female) on a Black throat 'Parsons' finch (Poephila cinta cinta) (ie the endangered southern race ~ subspecies)
-My guess is a Jacarini finch head- male on a Turquoisine male (ie red wing stripe)- red bellied mutation (not hybrid).
None of these hybrids are actually possible in real life and are digitally created. But there are a number of hybrids within the Aviary's collection.

I have discussed the hybrid issue with the owners and workers at the Walk in Aviary on a number of occassions. There is a role for aviculture in biology- particularly life history and ecology, conservation and education. Improvements should be made to enhance that role.

Benj Whitworth