Colours & Standards Report June 2026 Firstly, I would like to thank the ANBC for entrusting me with the role of Colours & Standards coordinator. Since taking on the role, I have not had the opportunity to convene a meeting…

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…

Normals and Colour These birds are called Normal because of their markings. The wild budgerigar in its native habitat has these markings and, to distinguish between the mutations and the original markings, the early breeders called them Normal as against…

Greywings & Clearwings How many of you find it difficult to distinguish between a poor Greywing and a heavily marked Clearwing? There are differences, and if we study them, at no time will you be in doubt as to the…

Exploding the “Lacewings are Cinnamonwing Ino” Myth by Jim Calder For years, a persistent belief has circulated within the budgerigar fancy — that Lacewings are simply Cinnamonwing Inos. In this detailed and thought-provoking piece, Jim Calder challenges that assumption, drawing…

Colour Standards – A Reflection By Ron Hunt Looking back to 1984, New South Wales was still operating under the 50–50 Standard. Those were different days — days when colour itself carried real prestige. At the Sydney shows, you might…

The Hens Class at the ANBC National Titles: Tradition, Purpose, and the Data Question At the Trill™ Expert ANBC National Titles, the Hens Class has always sparked debate. Supporters see it as a valuable showcase of quality hens and a…

Another 12 months has passed by very quickly — and the months seem to come around faster, even though our timepieces still record 60 seconds to a minute. This is a time to remember those who are no longer with…