This interesting melanistic mutation was first discovered by Venezuelan breeder Mr. Edixon Laya in 2002 when he found several mutant birds by chance at a house visit. After purchasing them and attempting to develop the mutation, he passed them off to Alejandro Álvarez, a star breeder known for his champion birds. Álvarez was able to properly develop the Blackwing and spread them to many aviaries around the world.
Blackwing budgies have nearly fully dark grey / black wings devoid of bright markings. Interestingly, females are known to have more melanin than males, resulting in darker feathers. When combined with the Blackface mutation, they make a Double Black budgie that is almost completely obscured by melanin (pictured third).
