Hunt for amorous parrot's owner

RSPCA officer Tim Stoodley said the parrot has a feminine voice.

The RSPCA is looking for the owner of a talkative parrot that likes to say "I love you" and "give us a kiss".

The stray male African grey was found perched in a tree in Gunness, near Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, on Wednesday, said the animal charity.

Animal collection officer Tim Stoodley has taken the parrot in while he searches for its owner.

He said the bird slides along his arm and says "hello" and has a tendency to bite him and then say "ouch".

Mr Stoodley said: "Luckily I have a parrot cage and food, so he can stay with me for the time being.

"I'm sure he must have an owner who is missing him, as he is extremely friendly and has obviously been well cared for and taught to speak.

"He always gives me a good morning and a goodnight. He also says 'give us a kiss' and makes kissing noises."

It is thought the parrot must belong to someone in the Gunness or Scunthorpe area as it is unlikely to have flown much further.

And Mr Stoodley believes the owner could be a woman.

"It's got quite a feminine voice and it likes my girlfriend, but hates me," he said.