Page Seven: Special Markings IX
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- 1. Budgie
Common Marking [40%]
Thin barring around the face of the Cupido, similar to the markings on a Budgerigar. Coat beneath is lightened. Barring color will always be darker than the base coat.
Will be hidden under sooty and white markings.
(As shown on: Classic Champagne)
Gene: + Budgie
Example 1
2. Cheeked
Common Marking [40%]
A pale circular "blush" marking on the cheeks of the Cupido. Will always be a lighter shade of the coat. Made to resemble the cheek markings on a Cockatiel, but may be more exaggerated like in the example shown.
(As shown on: Seal Bay)
Gene: + Cheeked
Example 1
3. Toad
Uncommon Marking [25%]
A marking inspired by different species of toads. Circular patterns along the backside of the Cupido, starting along the crest (neck) to the croup (bum), outlined in a darker shade of the coat color, and faded to a lighter color in the center (like a reversed jaguar spot). Face marking consists of darker streaks in a particular pattern, with a faded color in the middle. Will show above most other markings, but will be hidden under sooty and white markings.
Chest spotting is optional.
(As shown on: Palomino)
Gene: + Toad
Example 1 | Example 2
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4. Smew
Rare Marking [10%]
A type of dominant somatic made to resemble the markings of a Smew. Will go above all other markings, white and dominant white included. Variations of the marking are allowed as long as they are recognizable to the original idea.
(As seen on: Dominant White (Black))
Gene: + Smew
Example 1
5. Mother of Pearl
Rare Marking [10%]
Will only ever express on Cupido's with cream [Cr]. Color intensifies on double cream. A marking that mimics the iridescent lining (nacre) of the mollusk shell.
(As seen on: Cremello)
Gene: + Mother of Pearl, + MOP
Example 1 | Example 2 | Example 3
6. Fractal
Rare Marking [10%]
Black (or near-black) branching markings mimicking the lichtenberg scars as seen on wood burning. Will be hidden under most white markings. May express in exaggerated or minimal amounts.
(As seen on: Grey (Black))
Gene: + Fractal
Example 1
