Found
Blue parakeet found near Falls Park, Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Found
listing
Posted
5 months
ago
Description
I found a blue parakeet this afternoon around 3:15pm perched on a railing near Falls Park on Main Ave in Sioux Falls, SD. It has a bright yellow head, blue body, white cheeks, and a pinkish beak, about palm-sized, with one small white feather snag under the left wing. There’s a small silver leg band on its right leg with the code 'SD-041'. The bird seemed calm and a bit curious, and it hopped onto my finger when I approached. If this is your bird, email me at [email protected] with a distinguishing detail to confirm ownership and we can meet up so you can take him home.
Approximate found location
South Dakota
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