Found parrots after rain near Jackson Square.
Description
I found these parrots this afternoon around 4:15 p.m., perched on a cafe chair along Royal Street by Jackson Square in New Orleans, LA. They were bright green with yellow underwings and a clipped-looking beak, and they seemed curious but hungry, fluttering between my arms and the railing as I approached. They hopped onto my backpack for a moment, then settled back on the railing where I stood, squawking a friendly tune that sounded almost like a hello. I suspect they belong to someone nearby who lets them roam, and I’d hate for them to end up in a shelter. If you recognize these birds, please pass along any information through the site.
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