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22-AUG-2017

Smoky, an African grey parrot and AEF staff member

This is Smoky, an African Grey Parrot who seems to be part of the American Eagle Foundation staff. The woman holding him said he attends office meetings every day at 8 a.m. and also insists on joining the staff for lunch, sitting on one member’s shoulder while she eats.

According to a write-up next to his cage, located in the office entry:

“Smoky came to the AEF in 2014 from an elderly couple who could no longer care for him.

“He is now the office favorite and is quite the troublemaker. He climbs down from his cage and walks around the office to monitor everyone’s work effectiveness.

“Smoky’s favorite things to say are ‘See you later,’ ‘Are you hungry?’ ‘Wanna go see the owl?’ and ‘I love you, okay?’ He’s an excellent whistler; he whistles part of the Andy Griffith theme song and also mimics the training whistle used by AEF staff in the building across the parking lot. In addition, he mimics a cat’s ‘meow,’ a dog’s ‘woof,’ and R2D2.”

1830 original unaged corn moonshine, posted earlier:

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dhh26-Aug-2017 18:17
Great comment and picture Helen
Milan Vogrin26-Aug-2017 14:51
Lovely image! V
globalgadabout26-Aug-2017 11:36
seems a lively member of office staff, and more fun that certain ex-colleagues we have all encountered.....
Apostolos Tikopoulos26-Aug-2017 10:56
Nice and lovely shot, Helen. V.
Patrick Goossens26-Aug-2017 09:05
My parents had one of these and he could talk very good.
MarcViskens26-Aug-2017 07:44
beautiful photo Helen
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal26-Aug-2017 06:13
Beautiful image Helen. V
larose forest photos26-Aug-2017 01:45
Parrots are so smart... I am glad he is not caged! V
Jim Coffman26-Aug-2017 01:13
A very nice image, Helen...