Small green parakeet with yellow crown found near museum
Description
I found a small green parakeet with a bright yellow crown this afternoon around 4pm in the parking lot behind the Fort Smith Museum of History on Rogers Ave. It looks healthy, with vibrant feathers and a curious chirp when I approach. There’s a red plastic leg band on its right leg with the code FS-1122, and a small nick in a feather near the tail from a recent molt. The bird seems friendly and a bit nervous, so I didn’t try to corral it too tightly. I’d love to get it back to its owner—if this matches your parakeet, I’ve got it safe and can meet somewhere in Fort Smith for a handoff.
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