THE latest resident at an animal rescue home is a little more exotic than the average pet.
The black-headed caique is a type of parrot usually found in the aviaries of committed bird lovers.
But this little fellow was found lost and alone in the village of Duggleby, near Malton, North Yorkshire.
A man managed to trap the bird in a greenhouse and now it has been given a temporary home in the Ryedale Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.
Spokesman Jean Thorpe said: "He's in really good condition but these are birds that like company and he may well have a mate pining for him somewhere."
The centre is trying to find the bird's owner, but if that fails will be trying to find him a responsible new home.
The centre can be contacted on (01653) 695124.
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