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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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  1. 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.
  2. 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.