Abstract
The aim of this article is to introduce
terminology and basic genetics
for the canary breeder in a very simple
form.
The so called new color canary is the
result of several mutations that occurred
in recent years. To understand and to
breed the new color canaries we must
learn some very basic laws dealing with
genetics. First we must divide canaries
in two groups: Melanin and Lipochrome.
Melanin is the term that describes dark
pigment observed in feathers.