Missing East Side Manhattan African Gray Parrot May Be On Roosevelt Island - Have You Seen Zoe?

You Tube Video of African Gray Parrot Is Not of One Missing

Curbed recently reported on a deer that managed to swim two miles across New York Harbor to wind up on Governors Island. A similar water crossing journey may have been accomplished to Roosevelt Island not by a deer but by an African Gray Parrot last seen by it's owner last October on Manhattan's East Side.

I noticed several flyers placed around Roosevelt Island last night by the owner of a missing African Gray Parrot seeking help in finding the pet. According to the flyer:

Please help me find my lost African Gray Parrot, Zoe. She escaped from her pet carrier at the intersection of East 47th street and Second Avenue on Saturday October 24th at 3:30 PM.

A large gray parrot, possibly an African Gray, has been spotted multiple times between November 26th and December 6th on the central and western portions of Roosevelt Island....

Click on Image above for more on missing parrot and contact information.

Parrots are no strangers on Roosevelt Island. They are sometimes found on the promenade.

Parrots With Friend On Roosevelt Island Promenade

Other times they are lost and found by RIOC like this Green Parrot.

Green Parrot Found Wondering Around Roosevelt Island

Parrots on Roosevelt Island Promenade taken last summer

Are you the owner of a Roosevelt Island Green Parrot? If so, it may be missing, but don't worry because it was found and is in the safe possession of RIOC. RIOC President Steve Shane sends the following message:

We are in possession of a green parrot found by itself outside. Please have its rightful owner call RIOC's office to claim it.

Just contact RIOC and show some proof that you are the true owner and it will be promptly returned to you.

Image of Parrots in picture were taken last summer on the west promenade and not necessarily that of today's strolling parrot.

UPDATE - 5:20 PM - This just in. Photos of missing green parrot that was found at 556 Main Street. Both images of Green Parrot provided by RIOC.



UPDATE - 7/21 - RIOC President Steve Shane reports:

No word from the parrot's owner.

A Roosevelt Islander and His Parrots

While walking on the West Promenade of the Roosevelt Island waterfront during a nice sunny afternoon, I came across this Roosevelt Islander who kindly allowed me to take his picture and that of his two parrot friends. On any given day, you never know who you may meet or what their interests are.

Do Parrots make good pets? Here's what Squidoo - Animals and Nature has to say:

Did you know that having a Parrot or Parakeet companion that you interact with every day will give you a better quality of life? It's true. Studies have shown that people with pets are less prone to depression and disease. In fact, in some cities bringing pets into the Hospitals helps the patients recover faster! A bird that talks is always happy to see you, loves your attention, and will give you thousands of hours of pleasure and a lifetime of fun.

Not only is a bird good for your health, but it will provide friendship and enjoyment for you, and everyone who visits you. Carefully study the birds I describe here. There is a good chance you will find a loving and entertaining companion.