Tomeguin (Cuban Finch) Mutation

[Superlaz]

Is this Cuban Finch mutation available? I've seen mentions of it, and founf these vids, but wonder if it was further developed..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZOXs0YL ... ideo_title

[L in Ontario]

Not locally to me but I have no idea where you are located. It helps if you fill in your location in your profile; especially in the future - you won't have to keep telling people over and over.

[bugaboo5]

The Tomeguín Blanco or White Cuban Finch is still a very rare mutation that is mostly being worked with in Spain and Cuba. If one can locate a breeder that is willing to part with the mutation, the birds would then have to be imported. I would contact Selene De Feria, the uploader of the videos, either through her Facebook (on her YouTube page) or Carlos@TheParrotFinches.com, who appears to be Selene's brother, is fluent in Spanish and English, and is a native Cuban who now lives in Miami, Florida. I'm sure he can get you in contact via Selene, with the folks who are working with the white mutation. Good luck!

[Superlaz]

Thanks! Updated Location. I'm sending Carlos a message in a bit. I'm Cuban myself, and in Miami as well so this may be smoother than expected. Given my location and out large Cuban population, there isn't a quality bird shop that doesn't have at least one Cuban finch pair available, if not more. Same goes with the local breeders of finches/canaries.

I ran into a pair of Tomeguin de la tierra, Ground Cuban finches, as well as a Cuban bullfinch yesterday...I wasn't even aware these were available....so I may be adding to the collection soon.

Anyhow, Let me see about the color variation Cuban finch. Thanks!

[annague]

Well that is just neat!

Keep us informed -- love to see pictures if you get lucky!

[Queen_Bee]

Beautiful birds! Let us know if you get any... and post pics of course!

[L in Ontario]

Good luck and best wishes - I hope you get some! They look fabulous!!