Exotic parrot rescued after it was abandoned in cage at Rotherham bus stop
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The Crimson Rosella parrot, named Princess is missing a lot of her feathers across the bird’s chest, stomach and legs according to the animal charity which found the animal in Catcliffe on Thursday, August 20.
RSPCA Inspector Kirsty Ludlam was called after a member of the public spotted the cage had been left unattended at a bus stop on Main Street and contacted the organisation.
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Hide AdKristy said: “This poor parrot was not in a good way when she was found in a cage at a bus stop.
"It is not known if she was left behind there by accident or if she was abandoned.
"She is missing a lot of feathers and her stomach is almost bald which could possibly be as a result of self-plucking with stress.
“Sadly, no owner has come forward for her so the exotics specialist where she is now being cared for will look to rehome her once she’s back to full health.”
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Hide AdPrincess is now undergoing rehabilitation to improve her feather condition and is ‘very tame and very sweet’ according to staff at the charity.
The female Crimson Rosella is native to eastern and south eastern Australia where the birds live in mountain forests and gardens.
Anyone who has any information about what happened to the parrot, should contact the RSPCA inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018.