A parakeet has been blamed for damaging cars in Inverness, Scotland. The bird has been seen around Lochardil since February. Local people say it has been pecking at window seals and windscreen wipers.
Residents believe the bird may be an escaped pet. Some people first thought it looked lovely when they saw it nearby. However, they became worried when they noticed damage to their cars.
One resident said the bird had caused hundreds of pounds of damage. Another said the total damage in the street could be worth thousands of pounds. Some neighbours are now covering their cars with tarpaulins to protect them.
NatureScot said experts were not sure exactly why the parakeet was nibbling car parts. It may be reacting to its reflection, looking for minerals in rubber, or simply playing. People in the area have been advised to cover their cars and fold back their wiper arms.
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