Runaway macaw paints city red

Updated on: 15 July,2011 07:29 AM IST |
Rajeev Tyagi |

Delhi has a new, and unique, tourist hot spot. For the last 10 days, the police colony of Parliament Street is hosting a red-coloured rare macaw bird

Delhi has a new, and unique, tourist hot spot. For the last 10 days, the police colony of Parliament Street is hosting a red-coloured rare macaw bird.

Winged wonder: The macaw at the Parliament Street police station
residential area in New Delhi on Wednesday. PIC/Rajeev Tyagi

The awestruck residents have contacted the Delhi zoo, but meanwhile, they are taking special care of the bird by feeding him various fruits. Not only locals, but people from all over the city are visiting the area to catch a glimpse of the attractive bird.

Child's play
The bird comes to a particular tree with the sunrise every day and starts making noise, which has become now become a wake up call for children in the area. "I don't feel like going to school. I want to play with the bird. I have never seen such a beautiful bird. I have also asked my schoolmates to come and see the bird," said Parmesh, a Class VI student.

u00a0The residents have also informed the zoo regarding the exotic bird. "The bird is very big in size. Due to its bright red colour, it attracts attention and can also become an easy prey. We are very happy to see the bird but these birds normally live in pairs and eat selected food. So, we do not want to take any chance," said Vinay Sharma, head constable, Delhi police.

Every household makes sure to feed the bird if it comes to their roofs. "We are feeding the bird with fruits and chapatti. So far, it is eating everything. Within 10 days, he has become a member of our colony," said head constable Gurudas Singh.