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Bird Sexing
Bird Sexing
  In the past, gender determination of sexually
monomorphic birds was invasive and stressful for the animal. For the breeder, it was time
consuming and expensive. Recent advances in biotechnology have produced a PCR-based test
that has been successful for determining sex in most species of birds. The test requires
only a drop of blood or plucked feathers and can be performed at any age. The PCR test is
quick and accurate. Female birds are the heterogametic sex and possess ZW sex chromosomes
while the male birds possess ZZ sex chromosomes. The PCR primers are designed for a
specific region on the W chromosome but will also amplify a similar region on the Z. Since
the females possess the two different sex chromosomes, the PCR product will result in two
bands, one from each sex chromosome. The male birds on the other hand will have only one
band. The two images to the right show the diagnostic bands for distinguishing sex among
Green Aracaris and Amazon Parrots. |
For sample submission information, please view our "Bird Sexing - Sample Collection Procedures" form.
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