Elegant Goldfinch - Opal

Description:

Many thanks to Massimo NATALE for this rare photograph of the opal mutation, published in the magnificent Italian ornithological magazine ALCEDO. This mutation is autosomal recessive and remains particularly rare in breeding. It is thanks to a renowned Italian breeder, Paolo GREGORUTTI, that this marvellous mutation has been established. The plumage is predominantly a dull grey-white, whilst the flight feathers and tail feathers are ash grey. The red mask remains, with grey-black markings. The yellow wing mirrors are also present.

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