Lost: Opera-singing parrot who flew the coop

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(CBS News)  Allen Kirson feels lost without his Captain, a Yellow-Napped Amazon parrot who he claims is an avid opera singer with a lot of words in her repertoire.

Kirkson, a Brooklyn resident, told CBS News that he was biking in the borough last Friday with Captain on his shoulder, as they normally do. He estimates it was about 20 minutes before he noticed she was was no longer there. He retraced his steps, but could not find the bird.

"It's just sad. I really feel for the people who have tragedies with their real children. I'm just fighting to get it off my mind 24/7," he said, adding he was exhausted but not giving up hope.

The bird's wings are clipped so Kirkson doesn't think Captain could have flown far. However, the bird can climb trees, so her owner is asking people to keep their eye out for the parrot.     More