Lost yellow-faced cockatiel near Bakersfield River Walk
Description
I lost my yellow-faced cockatiel Mango yesterday around 3pm near the downtown Bakersfield Public Library on Truxtun Ave. He’s a small gray-bodied bird with a bright yellow crest and orange cheek patches, about 12 inches from beak to tail. He has a tiny blue feather at the tip of his left wing and a faint nick on his upper beak. He also wears a small silver leg band with the numbers 482-LT. This bird is more than a pet to me—he’s my daughter's buddy and a reminder of good times; I really need him back. If someone spots him, please call or text me; I’ll be grateful beyond words.
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