Bourkes and Other Birds

When I perused the Spam Comments, some relevant questions weren't answered. People asked if Bourke Parakeets can breed with Linnies, Lovebirds or Splendids. The answer to all is NO!  

Songster & Blossom,
a male Opaline Fallow Rosy and a Lutino hen.

Those in the know tell us that a Bourke Parakeet, genus Neopsephotus bourkii, is only able to reproduce with its own kind and no other variety of bird. The same is true of Budgerigar Parakeets, genus Melopsittacus. 

Our male Splendid Parakeet.

A few varieties of small birds can interbreed with another. Turquoisine Parakeets can interbreed with Splendid Parakeets (also called Scarlet-chested Parakeets). 

Canaries can interbreed with Green Singing finches. There is even a repost on this blog of photos of an offspring from a Cockatiel and a Galah (also called a Rose Breasted Cockatoo). They call it a Galatiel. 

Many Macaws will interbreed if put together, as will Conures or certain varieties of large parrots. However, interbreeding among different species is not desirable. Offspring are often mules (unable to reproduce) and you are watering down a healthy, natural species. 

Bourke's Parakeets already come in some lovely colors, while still remaining Bourkes.  

A young Normal (wild color) Bourke.

A young Lutino Bourke hen. 

A Normal on swing, a blue-edged Cream in front above
the Rosy with a Lutino in back.

Front of Clyde, mate of Bonnie.

Back of Clyde, mate of Bonnie.

Pink Opaline Fallow Rosy Bourkes with red eyes.
These three are all sisters.

PEACE AND BLESSINGS!