We adopt and encourage the use of the international nomenclature of bird species. Listed below to the left is the international naming system we use and to the right is the outdated and inaccurate naming system often used (Note: SF = Single Factor; DF = Double Factor; D = Dark Factor; DD = Double Dark Factor; ‘/’ = bird is split for…).
International Naming System | Common Naming System |
---|---|
Pastel Green | Dilute, Lime Green |
PastelIno Green | Yellow Lime, Green/Yellow Parino |
Pastel Blue | Dilute Blue |
PastelIno Blue | White Blue, White/Blue Parino |
SF Yellowface | Split Yellowface |
DF Yellowface | Yellowface |
SF Violet Green | Jade |
D Green | Jade |
DF Violet Green | Olive |
SF Violet D Green | Olive |
DF Violet D Green | Olive |
SF Violet DD Green | Olive |
DF Violet DD Green | Olive |
DD Green | Olive |
SF Violet Blue | Cobalt |
D Blue | Cobalt |
DF Violet Blue | Violet |
SF Violet D Blue | Violet |
DF Violet D Blue | Violet |
SF Violet DD Blue | Mauve |
DF Violet DD Blue | Mauve |
DD Blue | Mauve |