Got new conure unsure hybrid/mutation help identify

[Solarian]

We saved him from a bird fair. They told me he wasn't tame, yet he is socialized with humans and other birds and steps up onto my finger when I put it in front of him.

 

[YUMgrinder]

What are his colors under the wings? Looks like a normal green cheek conure. He has a bit more yellow on the front though but every bird is unique! Very pretty boy

 

[Rozalka]

This is a yellow sided mutation of a green cheeked conure

 

[YUMgrinder]

This is a yellow sided mutation of a green cheeked conure

I feel like he could be yellow sided too but I think we need to see under his wings?

 

[Solarian]

This is a yellow sided mutation of a green cheeked conure

I feel like he could be yellow sided too but I think we need to see under his wings?

More pictures close ups. He has a bit of blue on the back of his neck and yellow and green pattern under beek. He was really good and let me handle his wings

 

[Owlet]

I'm no expert in conures, but I don't think I've seen one that has feathers that are tipped in black? Is that normal for a yellow sided? And why so the feathers on his head look weird? is he molting / still young / or was he picked on by other birds? or something else

 

[YUMgrinder]

aww so cute! I would say with the extra yellow that it is in fact yellow sided. He trusts you a lot!

 

[Solarian]

I'm no expert in conures, but I don't think I've seen one that has feathers that are tipped in black? Is that normal for a yellow sided? And why so the feathers on his head look weird? is he molting / still young / or was he picked on by other birds? or something else

The previous owner let another conure pull his feathers out. :l and then told me he wasn't tame though he sits on my shoulder

 

[Owlet]

Sorry if my questions came of as rude I am just curious. He seems happy with you and seems to trust you. He's super cute and I hope his feathers grow back in and he continues to do well with you.

 

[Solarian]

He will be fine now! it's no problem

 

[EllenD]

Absolutely without any doubt a Yellow-Sided Green Cheek Conure...not any hybrid or weird mutation, but a Yellow-Sided Green Cheek...he's very cute! Congrats!

 

[GaleriaGila]

I need to go to a GCC variations/mutations/etc. seminar!
Any of you GCC peeps know of a good, accurate, coprehensive source?
I could Google it, but I would wonder about the authoritativeness, so I'd like a vouch-worthy recommendation from folks I know here.

 

[DoubleTake]

Congrats on the new family member. Looks like s yellow sided to me as well. Poor little guy looks stressed, glad he/she is finding comfort from you. Did the bird come with any documents? Like a clean bill of health.

 

[IndySE]

He's adorable ! I hope he has a long healthy life with you.

@GaleriaGirl; I'm not an expert, but my understanding of green cheek genetics is that it's relatively straightforward compared to other species (like budgies). The color morphs boil down to 4 different mutations: turquoise, yellow-sided, dilute, and cinnamon. Different combinations create the different "types" of green cheek conure.
Green-cheeked Conures ? Avian Resources
This is a pretty decent source on it I think !

 

[MonicaMc]

You forgot Violet and Jade in those mutations! Oh, and pied.


Feel like I might be missing a mutation, too...