All the updated news related to parrots

All the news related to parrots updated in real time

Found 12

forparrots

Order by:

World

Rescuers flock together to save 275 parrots stranded by hurricane

A menagerie of birds including rare parrots has been rescued from a Florida wildlife sanctuary after its owners refused to evacuate without them in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. The mission, dubbed Operation Noah’s Ark, transported two lemurs and ...

05 Oct 2022 at 11:17

Firefighters rescue pet owner stuck in tree during bid to catch parrot

A woman who got stuck 18ft up a tree while trying to retrieve an escaped pet parrot has been rescued by firefighters in Wiltshire. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews used a 12-metre ladder to help her to safety on Saturday ...

13 Feb 2022 at 20:25

Attlee the cat has done mouse check ahead of coronation – Sir Lindsay Hoyle

Preparations are under way across the country to ensure events surrounding the King’s coronation go smoothly this week – and Westminster is no exception. Among those working to get the parliamentary estate in order is Commons Speaker Sir ...

01 May 2023 at 14:22

Lottery winner creates haven for TV-loving African grey parrots

A mother-of-four who won £2 million on a National Lottery Scratchcard has created a haven in her home for her two African grey parrots – including a flat-screen television so they can watch Dog The Bounty Hunter. Lesley Herbert, 44, ...

01 Aug 2023 at 09:00

Motorway driver with parrot on shoulder stopped by police

A driver was stopped by police after they were found at the wheel with an African grey parrot on their shoulder. North West Motorway Police said its officers spotted the driver, who has not been named, with the bird on the M62. ...

30 Aug 2023 at 21:29

Parrot reunites with ‘love of his life’ family dog after disappearing in storm

A pet cockatiel who loves breaking out into song has reunited with his owner and the “love of his life”, the family dog, after vanishing from his home in stormy weather in Greater Manchester. Ernie the parrot’s first reaction ...

26 Jan 2024 at 20:00

Movies

Dame Judi Dench says pet parrot once said Boris Johnson’s name ‘clear as day’

Dame Judi Dench has said her pet parrot Sweetheart once spoke the name of former prime minister Boris Johnson “clear as day”. The stage and film titan said the African grey “hardly ever speaks” but revealed that the bird ...

07 Dec 2023 at 14:40

Parrots taught to video call friends ‘prefer live chats over recorded messages’

Does Polly want a cracker? Possibly. But she may prefer a live video chat with her friend instead. New research by the University of Glasgow suggests pet parrots taught to make video calls on Facebook Messenger may ...

02 May 2024 at 07:07

London Zoo’s flyaway parrots Lily and Margot found in Cambridgeshire

Two parrots have been returned to London Zoo six days after they escaped, after several tip-offs from residents. Lily and Margot, two blue-throated macaws, flew away on October 21 while flying freely as part of ...

27 Oct 2024 at 19:32

Clever parrot going viral on TikTok achieves Guinness World Record

A bird going viral on TikTok has showcased his intelligence by achieving the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the most items identified by a parrot in three minutes. Four-year-old Apollo, an African grey parrot ...

07 Aug 2024 at 16:09

Portarlington

Have you seen Oscar the parrot? Beloved pet goes missing in Laois

A green Indian Ringneck parrot called Oscar has been reported missing from his home in Portarlington. Oscar's owner, Mikey Lawless, said that the beloved bird got loose on Saturday 12 October at around 2pm. ...

18 Oct 2024 at 13:33

Ireland

Feather in his cap as Dublin Zoo names parrot after World Cup qualifier hero

An Irish zoo has named a parrot after a forward who has kept the men’s national team’s football World Cup dream alive. Troy Parrott scored a hat-trick as the Republic of Ireland snatched a World Cup ...

17 Nov 2025 at 15:13

Years
2026

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.