OMIA:003090 : Feather colour, Columbian pattern

Categories: Pigmentation phene

Cross-species summary: plumage pigmentation pattern where black pigment (eumelanin) is restricted to the neck, wing tips, and tail, while the rest of the feathrs have a contrasting colour

Species in which this phene is found:
chicken (Gallus gallus)

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  • Created by Imke Tammen on 06 Oct 2026