Hunt is on for owner of missing bird
The hunt is on for the owner of a peacock who tried to squeeze through a cat flap in Aberdeenshire.
The Scottish SPCA were alerted when the bird was found outside a house near Ordhead, Inverurie, last Monday (18 May).
The peacock, who has been named Felix, is now in the care of the Scottish SPCA's animal rescue and rehoming centre in Drumoak.
Animal rescue officer Helen Bisset said: "I was able to catch Felix without any trouble. He has some feathers missing from his head and neck so I think he has been in a tussle with another peacock recently.
"Felix was pecking at the windows of the house and then tried to put his head through the cat flap. At this stage we're not sure how he came to be there. It's possible he has strayed from home or he may have been abandoned. We're sure he does have an owner though as people do keep peacocks as pets.
"If no one comes forward for this cheeky boy we'll find him a suitable new home."
The Scottish SPCA say that anyone who recognises Felix should contact their Aberdeenshire centre on 03000 999 999
Image (C) Scottish SPCA
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