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Abnormal coloration of feathers in which yellow replaces the normal color, as in certain parrots. It is commonly due to lack of the dark pigment which with yellow forms green.
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- Abnormal coloration of feathers in which yellow replaces the normal color, as in certain parrots. It is commonly due to lack of the dark pigment which with yellow forms green.
- Abnormal coloration of feathers in which yellow replaces thenormal color, as in certain parrots. It is commonly due to lack ofthe dark pigment which with yellow forms green.