A rare, brightly-plumed bird was spotted on a college campus in Pennsylvania Thursday and police are now searching for its owner in hopes of returning the bird home.
Employees at Lehigh University in Bethlehem found a bird believed to be a Sun Parakeet, otherwise known as a Sun Conure, in a tree on campus.
The parakeet is an endangered species of parrot native to South America that can grow to be nearly two feet long.
Officers from the Lehigh University Police Department were able to place the bird in a cage. The bird, which police say is unharmed, was wearing an ankle identifier when found.
The bird has yellow, orange and green feathers, and its age is unknown.
The bird is currently being held at the Lehigh University Police Department while they try to track down the owner. Police have already received a couple of inquiries about the bird.
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If you have information about the bird's owner, contact Lehigh University Police at 610-758-4200.
