Recessive red

Recessive red

A Carneau pigeon displaying homozygous recessive red (e//e).
Locus	e locus
Genetic symbol	e
Common name	Recessive red
Inheritance	Autosomal recessive
Mutation type	Colour modifier
Description	Brick red colour over the entirety of the pigeon.
Commonly found in breeds such as:	Many

Recessive red is an allele at the e locus. This mutation is recessive to wild type.

Inheritance

Recessive red is an autosomal recessive mutation. This means that both parents need to carry the mutant gene for it to express in the next generation. As a recessive mutation, it is possible for this mutation to be carried by a bird who does not visually express it.

Phenotypes

Recessive red can be part of the genotype for many phenotypes, including: almond, deroy, orojo, naked neck, yellow, and others.

See also

Recessive red (phenotype) - solid brick red colouration caused by recessive red in combination with other modifier genes.