A pet parrot from the U.S. made it into the Guinness Book of World Records
A parrot named Spudles has officially become the oldest member of its species in the world and has been listed in the Guinness World Records.
The long-lived bird, who lives in South Carolina, has now reached the age of 32 years and 86 days, which is an exceptional feat for such birds in captivity.
Amanda Beth, the owner of the green parrot with a plum-colored head, received him as a gift from her mother back in 1997.
Documents and a special ring on the bird’s leg confirm that he was born three years before he joined his new family.
“I always joke that he just won’t die, so I keep feeding him!” says Spudles’ owner.
In the past, the bird was remarkably talkative, learning phrases such as “Pretty bird,” “Kiss me,” and “Achoo! Blah.”
Today he’s become much calmer, but every morning he continues to imitate the sound of a microwave and greet his owners with his favorite exclamation, “Pretty bird!”—demanding that they remove the cover from his cage.
The current record-holder lives with Amanda’s family and their dogs, whom he treats with caution, keeping a safe distance.
Spudles has adapted wonderfully to life at home: he reacts to the sounds of kitchen appliances and actively observes what’s going on in the room, especially while watching TV. The bird doesn’t require a special diet, eating regular store-bought food and treats.
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