Exotic parrot rescued after it was abandoned in cage at Rotherham bus stop

An exotic parrot which has been left almost completely bald was rescued by the RSPCA after it was found abandoned in a cage at a bus stop near Rotherham.
By Lizzie Day
Published 26th Aug 2020, 14:13 BST
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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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Kristy said: “This poor parrot was not in a good way when she was found in a cage at a bus stop.

A Crimson Rosella parrot, called Princess, was rescued by the RSPCA after she was abandoned at a bus stop in Catcliffe, near Rotherham.A Crimson Rosella parrot, called Princess, was rescued by the RSPCA after she was abandoned at a bus stop in Catcliffe, near Rotherham.
A Crimson Rosella parrot, called Princess, was rescued by the RSPCA after she was abandoned at a bus stop in Catcliffe, near Rotherham.

"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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Princess is now undergoing rehabilitation to improve her feather condition and is ‘very tame and very sweet’ according to staff at the charity.

The parrot is missing a lot of feathers and is almost completely bald across their chest, stomach and legs.The parrot is missing a lot of feathers and is almost completely bald across their chest, stomach and legs.
The parrot is missing a lot of feathers and is almost completely bald across their chest, stomach and legs.

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.

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The RSPCA are appealing for anyone who has information about what happened to Princess to come forward.The RSPCA are appealing for anyone who has information about what happened to Princess to come forward.
The RSPCA are appealing for anyone who has information about what happened to Princess to come forward.

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