While this is not a typical post for this blog, we feel we’d be remiss in not trying to get the word out on Coco, an African Grey parrot missing in Northwest Austin since November 24th. Please read this post and keep a look out for Coco. If you have any information that would be helpful in locating Coco, please contact her owner directly (contact information at the end of this post).
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| Coco, an African Grey parrot, is a silvery grey bird with red tail feathers. She is about 13 inches long, with a wingspan of 18 to 20 inches. |
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| Coco’s natural diet consists of fruit, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. These parrots can live 40 to 60 years in captivity. They are companion birds that are prized for their intelligence and ability to mimic human speech. |
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| A flyer distributed around town describes Coco. She is tame and may be enticed by a grape and a bit of cheese. |
From Coco's Owner:
Coco has been missing since Nov. 24, 2019 in Austin, TX in the area TX Hwy 360 and Spicewood Springs Rd. Two weeks after her missing date she was seen twice on Courtyard Drive behind the Tennis courts and Scout Island drive, which is about 2 miles away from where she flew away. Then, a few days later, an African Grey was spotted flying with a flock of Quaker Parrots in the 360/183 area - I am positive this was Coco. When the temperatures drop at night, she will seek warmth. She may fly also into any openings like garages or porches, so please watch out for her. She may sit on fences, birdbaths, high branches, but maybe even around garbage cans seeking food. If you find her, please approach her slowly. A piece of cheese, meat or fruit will entice her for sure. Speak to her softly, calling her name and SLOWLY approach your forearm to her. She will step up onto your arm and just look at you. Please avoid any sudden movements. That would startle her and make her take off again. Coco is not sexed, but I wanted her to be a girl, therefore "she". She is a pretty healthy strong parrot with a decent vocabulary for a 10-year-old birdie.
I am offering a generous reward to the person who finds her and gives her back to me. I am still crying my eyes out, blaming myself endlessly... Thank you all for your generous support in helping me find Coco!!!
Sibyllehohendorf-shoemaker@hotmail.com
512-968-7587
