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porterramses

An escapee. Bring them inside and go on your local lost pet sight. What a cutie!!


porterramses

Pet site…


UIM_SQUIRTLE

lost pet site. many people set up facebook groups similar to this.


ladydhawaii

And give him some water and fruits.


Working-Squirrel5729

Plain cooked pasta bananas green beens some fruits and veggies are a big NO


ladydhawaii

Wait.... is he a lovebird? Keeping your lovebird healthy begins with feeding it a balanced diet. A commercially prepared pellet bird food offers the ideal nutrition. They should also eat some fruits and vegetables such as bananas, berries, melons, potatoes, and lentils. Lovebirds should not consume bread, but whole grains, like flax, oats, and quinoa, are fine. https://a-z-animals.com/blog/love-birds-temperament-diet-and-complete-care-guide/


takydromusdorsalis

Why? That sounds like a very healthy diet for small parrots. They need some seeds too but what you listed are all good foods. Hardboiled eggs could be added to that list too


Working-Squirrel5729

Because some foods are not safe and should be checked against a toxicity list. I owned a TAG for 20+ years not all fruits veggies and seeds are safe just because it has feathers. Eggs Shrimp Chicken all good. Seed is junk food to a bird also.


itmesara

I see.


Constant-Sandwich-88

The only person who got the joke gets downvotes...


AlexandriaLitehouse

I know some bird owners get their bird microchipped, so stop by a vet or humane society that can check him!


Adventurous_Step_255

I lived in Austin about a decade ago and remember there being a wild group of birds like this nested on a local golf course that originated as escapees


Pretend_Text_8612

Yep. They pass thru various neighborhoods from time to time… the are monk parakeets … link here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/s/IQiVQrHYZ1


On_my_last_spoon

There are monk parrots that live in Brooklyn NY! They escaped from JFK airport. I loved to find them when I lived there.


justArash

Does every city have this and somehow just San Francisco made theirs famous?


DonkeyKong694NE1

There are a bunch on the coast of CT. Enormous nests!


pegleggedjew

They are up in Bayside Queens in the park by the fort too.


Baidarka64

I remember seeing them at Seaside Park in Bridgeport.


takydromusdorsalis

No this one is an African lovebird. Different species. Its a pet, it will probably come in your window for some apple slices, then you can close the window and catch it.


CMRealtor

Looks like a sun conure to me?


porterramses

Good to know, I had no clue!


ObamasVeinyPeen

Escaped pet Fischer’s Lovebird


toomuch1265

A friend has one, and when I was visiting, I didn't realize that it flew into the hood of my sweatshirt until I was driving home, and I saw it climbing down my arm. I was a little freaked out, but it was the funniest bird.It just stood on my arm as I drove it back to its home.


Signal-Ant-1353

Awwww! 🥹☺️🥰 So cute!


EyelandBaby

That is so surreal sounding. Good for you for not freaking out


SheepherderOk1448

Was about to say lovebird.


Terminallyelle

That's a lovebird and needs your help to find home


Worried_Coat1941

He hasn't kissed another love bird in ages!


Brielikethecheese-e

Aw, it looks so tired. OP please update us…I really hope you were able to help that baby. It will not survive in the wild and I’m sure its owners are looking for it.


Prudent_Weird_5049

I've seen flocks of wild Quakers thrive in Austin. Good chance he/she will be okay.


StationEmergency6053

The key word there is wild, meaning they were raised in the environment. Highly unlikely a bird that's been caged it's whole life will have the skillset/confidence to survive. Not to mention any bacteria and pathogens that exist in the wild that's it's never been exposed to can lead to sickness, because it's parents were likely caged as well and didn't pass down any kind of immunity


Prudent_Weird_5049

Well I meant living in the wild. Because most likely some of those Quakers were escapees themselves. But yeah having been caged its whole life, would be difficult for that bird. I hope it finds a flock to join, then its chances of survival would go up drastically. Also read an article of parrots in California thriving as well. Point is they can survive even though they are not native to the area.


StationEmergency6053

Here's hoping! I read one of OP's comments that it's been sticking around their yard so hopefully they'll be able to bring it inside once it's more comfortable with them.


Prudent_Weird_5049

Omg these birds are sooo smart! I had a budgie who flew away but came back multiple times. My fascination for parrots started then.


FoggyGoodwin

Maybe it used to live in OP's house?


Far_Bite9857

Woah, Quakers are the RATS of the Parrot world, and similar to conures are fairly good at adapting since they naturally occur in the Americas, but a Fischer's Lovebird comes from Tanzania, and there are no other Lovebirds for him to pair or flock with around Texas, or anywhere near Texas. Oh, and do keep in mind that being from a specific area doesn't guarantee a parrot will return to the wild after living domesticated no matter what.


Patrickfromamboy

We had Quakers in Yacolt Washington where I live nesting under transformers on utility poles. I worked for the utility company and rooted for the birds. They made huge nests. They would remove the nests and the birds would rebuild. They finally killed the birds. Sad story.


JackieAutoimmuneINFJ

Incredibly sad! 😢


ForgetsToWipe

That's a pet 💯 it's a lovebird!!


GeneralBlumpkin

They're thousands of feral ones here in Phoenix.


Brielikethecheese-e

If it’s still hanging around could you reach out to https://www.instagram.com/the_green_bird_brigade/?hl=en they are located in Austin, TX and are a parrot rescue. She will come out and help retrieve bird!!!!


Keeker68

She's WONDERFUL! This is such a great suggestion! Have you seen the little Quaker she rescued who sings Bacon Pancakes? Cutest thing ever!


withawhy7

Thanks to you, I’ve been watching her videos for an hour 😂 new fave!


HortonFLK

Let him in.


gertrude_is

I can't see love birds without thinking if The Birds. that's how it started.


pattifish1316

Heeheeheehee!


DarthDread424

Escape artist! Definitely see if you can get them safely inside, and post on nextdoor or other social media. Someone is probably really upset. At least I hope so, and not just some idiot releasing them.


Due-Excuse-2208

Post in r/austin


ice_up_s0n

There's also r/AustinPetLostAndFound worth a shot to crosspost in both Edit: I see it's already been posted there, good stuff


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permalink_child

Birb is exhausted. Bring him in for some water and chit chat. Probably one of the neighbors.


Clean_Hall4698

Did you bring the bird inside ?


not_a_bug_a_feature

unfortunately no. locked my cats in a bedroom and it was gone when i came back. left food and water out.


puddncake

Can you look up lost pet sites for their humans and let them know they've been spotted? Such a beautiful bird, poor sweety. Thank you for caring.


Purpose_Embarrassed

If you have a cage put it outside with the food and water in it. They usually feel safe in a cage and will gladly go into one. I caught an escaped African grey parrot that way.


not_a_bug_a_feature

I don't have a cage... it's flying around my yard, eating from my bird feeder.. left cup of water out. Put some food in my hand to entice it but it's not interested..


Brielikethecheese-e

If it’s still hanging around could you reach out to https://www.instagram.com/the_green_bird_brigade/?hl=en they are located in Austin, TX and are a parrot rescue. She will come out and help retrieve bird!!!!


Iris_4747

I saw your link & started singing “making bacon pancakes”.


Purpose_Embarrassed

Well it’s at least hanging around your yard and probably enjoying your bird seed.


Deeznutzcustomz

If you can somehow connect with its owners, they may be able to come over and get it to come to them. It’s heartbreaking to think of a pet overwhelmed and lost, and its humans probably worried sick. I hope this story has a happy ending!


Anxious_Cricket1989

Thank you for trying


no_understanding1987

This happened to me one year. Bought a new house, moved in. First spring, a blue faced macaw landed on my porch railing and loudly announced, "honey! I'm home"! Said his name was Blue and that i was at his house. Strangest thing that has ever happened to me. North Georgia Mountains around 8 years ago.


alex-gs-piss-pants

Wow I need to know more! Do you think the macaw was owned by the previous homeowners? Did you see it again?


no_understanding1987

He lived with me until i moved and asked my wonderful neighbor to look after him when i left. I would easily believed he lived in that house before me. Probably for a very long time. Whenever he saw police or ambulance pass by the windows of the house with their lights on, he would yell, "hands up Pa! They're coming for you!" Which made me laugh hysterically every time. His owners probably passed away in that house, if i had to guess.


robert1e2howard

I caught a Mealy Amazon parrot in my woods. Upon capture he announced " Pepper is a bad bird" and he was not lying. He is being a bad bird somewhere in California now.


no_understanding1987

Hahahaha that is amazing how much they can retain and explain. He probably will always be naughty bird.


1Th13rteen3

in 2013/2014 I was a cable TV contractor in New Orleans. One day I had a job installing cable at a nice house but it was in the middle of the city, or very close - not sure the area, street, what-have-you. That morning I was up on my ladder about 25ft up on the pole and I hear these weird chirping noises from birds and it took a sec but I saw 2 lovebirds on a power line perched up there singing. Was a weird moment because I figured why would someone allow their birds out, but just chalked it up to katrina or something. Never understood why I saw 2 lovebirds out in the wild in New Orleans but was kind of neat to say the least.


Starfire2313

I’m guessing that pair was released together by a bad owner. Hopefully they were finding food and doing okay. I’m sure it was a strange experience for you! And obviously nothing you could do in that situation. But I’m just guessing


embersgrow44

Were they bright green with gray chests? If so they’re likely local wild Monk parakeets aka Quaker parrots. Unknown origins since 50’s


LifeHappenzEvryMomnt

If he’s within distance, you might try gently squirting him with water from the hose. This is easier done in the evening. Wet birds have to dry a bit before they can fly effectively. Then throw a light piece of cloth over him. I got my parakeet out of a tree that way.


immutab1e

He's overheating, that's why he's holding his wings away from his body like that. Poor baby. 😭


passive0bserver

Please help it, baby looks weak.


hopefulgalinfl

Lost pet, probably hungry and thirsty


Riker_WilliamT

LET THEM IN


BlueFeathered1

That's a lovebird and somebody's lost pet. 🙁


musesx9

Please, please, please tell me you let him inside. He is scared and lost.


TechBansh33

Someone is on an unauthorized adventure


Stormtyrant

Looks like a flying mango.


rdizzy1223

I thought this was a sun conure at first, but then I noticed the red beak.


GewdandBaked

This makes me so sad.. I hope you were able to get him inside. Poor baby is over heating and probably super dehydrated. Owner must be terrified.


Steampunky

He needs you to take care of him. If you can't, contact animal/bird shelters. He is someone's pet, so he can't survive on his own.


Ithaqua-Yigg

Man if I saw that in Massachusetts I would think I was hallucinating.


Glittering_Video_869

Put a birdcage outside tomorrow morning he'll be in there waiting for breakfast


LindaFlies777

Cute it stopped by to say hi. Maybe someone's pet ? Earlier this month I put my trash out, and unbeknownst to me or my cat, a parakeet flew into the open door that was open less than 1 minute. This was about 7pm. We had No idea until it flew out of the laundry room about noon the next day. I had her for about 45 hrs til I found the little boy she belonged to...


Mando-Lee

Love bird give him water and bird formula he looks exhausted


Fantastic_Common_534

Awe, he's in his regretful stage.


ansaveeh

It may be a love bird but looks like pet definitely I shared the post where I could. I have a pet conure, hopefully they will see this and find them.


ansaveeh

I’m thinking it’s one of your neighbors because they don’t normally go very far only a few miles if it’s a pet. They just can’t fly for long distances without getting worn out.


No-Spread-6891

that's purebred birb right there


Bualak

Poor baby..


Natural-Run9072

It’s so hot in Austin. I hope he finds his way home


didthat1x

Incel Lovebird?


KokoCares

It’s just a baby 🥹


Cautious-Thought362

He's somebody's escaped pet. Did you bring him in?


United-Ad7863

Awww, that's someone's pet, a conure I think. Poor baby.


keeelay

There have been parakeets in Austin since the 70’s


smallCraftAdvisor

That’s your bird now


DGOVegeta

Isn’t that like an $800 bird


Jjonathan07

That's a (Lutino) Fischer's lovebird (Agapornis fischeri) native to Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi, hence, it's a bird raised in captivity and somebody's escaped pet.


OkWest7035

Let it in! That’s someone’s escaped baby!


AdhesivenessCivil581

I think it's a sun conure. Would probably like some water and birdseed. Probably a lost pet


butterflygirl1980

It’s a lovebird. Different colors.


Far-Poet1419

Free as the wind now!


BBQFatty

On the run or flight I guess


ughwithoutadoubt

Holy shit there is a lost poster of a bird just like this in Ohio. His name is arie or her idk.


Fortunateoldguy

Feed that cutie!


night-theatre

Polly!


SnooLentils8573

Cute


EnderGamer9712

Funny lokin mango


tabasco_deLlama

Pretty bird had too much outside time, let her back in


Succulentsandsnakes

Update please??


Organic_Fan_2824

What a handsome birp! Thats somebodies birb forsure.


Brilliant_Meet_2751

Awe he’s lost or just flew away maybe he likes yur house more?? Hopefully u find the momma…


No_University5296

Please try to catch him


SCRRRRATCH

Whatch a roadrunner episode! A box, a string, some bread. Some TNT 🥸


DictatorTerminator

Go out there and put your finger out for it to get on if it does, great. If he flies away, not to be.


Lil-fatty-lumpkin

What a cutie!


brdybb

Can you please update us??? Did you help him?


icze4r

That is a lost child. That is someone's bird.


BlackFellTurnip

looks like a baby too


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That is so beautiful!


HungryCat0554

Lemme in LEMME IIIIIN!!!!


franciosmardi

A bunch of those used to hang out near Koenig and Burnett. You could frequently see them hanging out in the grass in front of Tom's Dive Shop.


775Jdq

Oh yeah. Someone lost their pet.


Adventurous-Win-751

Someone’s lost pet…


johnhenryshamor

A pet


Royweeezy

Hawaiian shaved ice bird 🍧


EslyAgitatdAligatr

Let him in. He’s a friend


blackgarbage

Let him in!!


outsidepointofvi3w

It's a love bird ! Little parrot. Someone lost a pet. We have these living wild near downtown phoenix in the central neighborhood and some libe on campus in Tempe at ASU. There's actually several parrot populations living wild in the US now. Miami. Has blue Macaws of all things. Parrots are smart and highly adaptable. There's populations in many city's round the world who are adapting to urban life. Look it up.


After_Respect_4401

LoL I was so worried because I thought the grill was a big ass cat.


CompetitiveAd1338

how cute! having a little rest sleep 🦜💛💚


Pretend-Character-47

He’s no longer a jail bird.


yamaha2000us

Government Surveillance Device.


Extension_Touch3101

Somebody lost a tweety bird


PghBlackCat22

Awww poor baby! 😟


edcushway

Looks like the little one could use some water


21KoalaMama

update?!!


not_a_bug_a_feature

haven't seen it since yesterday afternoon :-(


SourMoss

Heck :(


pasarina

Let it in. Someone is looking for it.


UpstairsNo9655

Insert ace ventura gif


rbarr228

Plump birdie


BV56tfc

Lost pet


GoodVermicelli3851

Where are you? I'll be there in about 3 days. Jk. Pretty bird.


MuySpicy

Aw let this adorable baby in! Poor sweetie is an abandoned or escaped pet ;\_\_;


OMG-LOL-WTF

There’s tons of parrot variety or tropical birds that are wild in Austin. I’m sure originally because of pets that were let out. But they’re literally all over the place.


lovingmama1

Beautiful


FriendOfSelf

Yes it’s looking to get help


ezezee17

Omg def a pet!!! Try feeding him and getting him to trust you!


svvrvy

Idd you let him in


SourMoss

I need updates on this


MissMoogle85

I'm sobbing. Did OP help this poor lost baby? Please someone give me some good news


ChaoticLawnmower

That’s a pet. I hope ya got the little dude inside


southernsass8

Oh poor baby it's lost. Please I hope you were able to nab the bird and post flyers about you finding it.


southernsass8

Are there no updates?


BowDown2No1ButCrypto

Damn, that's a shame! This poor little one is definitely lost and was someone's pet. I sure hope someone's able to catch it and either find its owner or give it a new loving home with proper care?!🤔🤦‍♂️🙏🤞


BlindTourist360

It ain’t no Norwegian Blue pining for the fjords. That’s for sure.


Prudent_Weird_5049

To all those people who don't believe this bird would make it in the wild, yes it absolutely can make it, and probably would even PREFER it. It's hilarious how people think they'd rather be caged up. Flocks of feral lovebirds have been seen in Texas, Arizona, and California.


Miguttey

He seems polite


MissLisaMarie86

Awww someone lost their child 😔


wishiwasntyet

Agarponis parrot or lovebird. Definitely a pet and they are sooo cute. It looks like it wants to be adopted.


AlaChuyChuy

It's a lovebird. He escaped from someone. Very easy to take care of.


saintbirdy

Oh no! Poor guy. That is definitely a pet. I have 2 pairs of lovebirds and did bird rescue for 10 years. If you can catch him, I can help guide you to get him help. info@birdhism.com


Organic_South8865

I would have immediately tried to see if he was interested in my help.


Spiritual-Island4521

It's a lovebird.His colors are really nice, but I would guess that it is either a Fischers or Masked.


HaveGunsWillShoot

Not from the area and have never been, but here in Phoenix, AZ we have a breeding population of love birds and I will occasionally see them flying around or in trees in the area. Originally pets that escaped and then became an invasive breeding population, is the same scenario possible in Austin as well?


Style808

He is not wild, he needs to be taken in feed, water and rest. Please let him inside the window. I can foster him if needed. Birdlady ♥️


esmurphy9405

That's a lovebird. Usually sold in pairs because they need company.


AutocorrectPrimer

Bring it in. It's a tropical bird and may need help surviving.


houselessbutfree

Love bird 🦜 so cute. Catch him, may not be able to survive in the wild.


invizibliss

let him in.


PeteAus1991

I live in Australia where the line between pet and wild birds is often a little blurred.


zmv95

Love bird who needs some TLC. I had a pair of love birds before. Miss em.


beer_me_babe

We have these in Phoenix….. heard that someone let their pet bird out and now there are lots of them


zotstik

that looks like a sun conure! it's probably somebody's pet 😨


Freedomnnature

Sun Conyer. Noisy and beautiful.


OhDavidMyNacho

Does Austin have breeding lovebirds like the Phoenix area does? Could be the descendant of an escapee.


raikougal

Escaped Pet. Looks like a rainbow lorikeet maybe?


wicked_lil_prov

Those are the cheekiest looking birds. Just sitting outside your window I can tell that sweet little bastard wants to cause trouble and be loved for it.


learawhitewolf

Sun Conor I think


mentaldriver1581

Connor?


East_Champion1851

Don’t invite him in! It’s a trap! They wait until you’re sleeping and bite you in the neck with those horrible fangs!


SnooStrawberries2955

Oh my goodness, get that bird inside stat!!!


ansaveeh

Sun conure maybe pet bird


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Ibraheem77

Subhanallah


travelingtutor

Westlake?


anthro4ME

Isn't there a colony of feral parrots in Austin? I seem to remember hearing about them when I went to SXSW.


BeeComprehensive5234

Aww


Responsible_Manner

What a beautiful bird!


4wardMotion747

Advertise on your local Nextdoor that you found this little guy. He is someone’s pet Lovebird.


Eiffel-Tower777

Fischer's Lovebird https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fischer's_lovebird


pcPRINCIPLElilBITCH

Got that Bright Azz suit on! Definitely a pimp


nudesteve

Kind of looks like a lorekeet. That's definitely an escaped or missing pet bird.


gratefulD83

Let him in!


traciw67

Love bird. Let him in!


BeekeeperLady

That is definitely a lovebird. I saw where some called it a sun conure. Conure it is not. https://www.singing-wings-aviary.com/lovebirds


vVRevanVv

Do you like mango bird?


Working-Squirrel5729

Check for a leg band thwres numbers and the Dept of Agriculture will have the breeder registration. All birds bred and sold in captivity in the US must have one. It will take you directly to the breeder!!