Here is a photo of a new coloration for us. We've named him Sunset. He's not hand fed, but is extremely affectionate and tame anyway. It helped that I handled him a lot while still in the nest, simply because of his unusual coloration ... although he has a wonderful personality all his own. He is out of Blossom, a Lutino Bourke, and Songster, an Opaline Fallow Rosy Bourke.
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| Pale Fallow or blue-edged Cream Bourke. Very young here, and color is more pale than it will be. |
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| Pale wing edges, red eyes and rose on back. |
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| Still very young here. |
This bird could also be called a Fallow Normal or a Pale Fallow. All Fallow Bourkes have red eyes, or they are not Fallow. For instance, a Cinnamon Bourke is a lighter shade of Normal, but has dark eyes. They also have darker nails. This bird has very light nails or claws, true for Cream Bourkes. The photos below are of our sweet Sunset several months later after his coloration has darkened. Most Rosy Bourkes also darken in color as they mature, especially the males.
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| Back is not brown as with a Normal. It is a dark shade of rose. |
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| He doesn't want to leave our side and remains near us even when others are out and about flying everywhere. |
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| Scalloped edges along wings are pink, not yellow, like some birds. Shoulders are brighter blue than shown in photos. |
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| My favorite Bourke ... at least today. Smile. |
Sunset climbed under my husband's shirt this morning ... just investigating, but so cute! Reminded him of the Budgie he had as a child that would ride around in his pocket. Might damage Sunset's long tail to put him in a pocket. Smile.
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| Love this guy, and all Bourke Parakeets. |
Peace & Blessings!