Australian National Budgerigar Council
Colours Standards May 2026
To the ANBC Community,
Over the past month, ANBC Delegates have been working through a review of By-Law 1 – Show Rules, focusing on the wording relating to Hens, Albino, and DEC classes. The aim has been to bring these into a clearer and more consistent format that better reflects the variations eligible for exhibition by adding the team ASC, or Any Standard Colour.
The proposed changes were initially circulated to Zone C and S Delegates for their input, and following their support, were then provided to all Zones for final consideration. I am pleased to report that the outcome was a unanimous decision in favour of the amendments, with all Zones supporting a practical and common-sense approach.
These updates have now been formally adopted and are available on the ANBC website for members to view. The changes will also be reflected in the nomination paperwork for the upcoming Nationals.
Accordingly, the Schedule of Classes for the Show (effective 2026 and beyond) is as follows:
- NORMAL GREEN
- NORMAL GREYGREEN
- NORMAL BLUE
- NORMAL VIOLET
- NORMAL GREY
- NORMAL YELLOW FACED
- NORMAL AUST. GOLDEN FACED
- BLACK EYED SELF COLOUR ASC
- DILUTE ASC
- LUTINO
- ALBINO ASC
- DARK EYED CLEAR ASC
- CLEARWING ASC
- GREYWING ASC
- CINNAMONWING ASC
- SPANGLE DOUBLE FACTOR ASC
- OPALINE ASC
- OPALINE ASC, AOSV
- CLEARBODY ASC, ASV
- LACEWING ASC, ASV
- FALLOW ASC, ASV
- SPANGLE ASC
- SPANGLE ASC, AOSV
- DOMINANT PIED ASC, ASV
- RECESSIVE PIED ASC, ASV
- AUSTRALIAN WHITE CAP ASC, ASV
- CRESTED ASC, ASV
- HENS ASC, ASV
- ANY OTHER STANDARD VARIETY OR EXHIBITION CLASS
