| No one has so far come forward to claim the exotic bird, after it was found injured and in distress in a garden on Arbroath Road.
SSPCA inspectors think the bird — which they nave named Broathy — may have been attacked by crows because of its unusual colouring, and said it could have died if it had been left out much longer.
Lesley Clark, assistant manager of the SSPCA centre at Petterden said, “He’s got a few little scars on his face and could have been attacked because of his unfamiliar colouring. He must be from the area because his wings are clipped and couldn’t have flown far.”
The parrot, which is native to the rainforests of west and central Africa, measures around 12 inches from beak to tail, and is reckoned to be around seven. The grey birds, with red tailfeathers, are common as pets because they are talented mimics.
Jane McGowan found the bird in her garden at around 8pm last night.
Mr McGowan managed to capture the bird and kept it in a box until SSPCA officers arrived.
Because the birds are difficult to sex, SSPCA officers are not sure if Broathy, who is named after the road where he was found, is male or female.
Anybody wishing to claim the bird should contact the centre, but must be able to prove ownership. |
