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By Alyson Burgess, About.com Guide to Pet Birds

Bird of the Week: Hagrid the Parakeet

Wednesday June 18, 2008
Meet this week's featured bird, Hagrid the Parakeet! A happy little bird that seems to never have met a stranger, Hagrid eagerly bounced into the home and heart of his owner, Amanda. Faced with overcoming a disability that he was born with, Hagrid has proven that you can't keep a good bird down. Read all about this special little guy in his featured article. His story is one that is sure to warm your heart and inspire you to always look on the sunny side when life's got you down.

Photo courtesy of Luc and Amanda Williams.

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June 21, 2008 at 3:31 pm
(1) Chuck Dallas says:

Hello Hagrid, after viewing your photo and reading your story, it’s a no-brainer to see why you were picked as the new bird of the week! I really like your color, it reminds me of my Jenny Lynn, the first BOW. Jenny and I are proud to have you join us as a Bird of the Week winner, congratulations!

Jenny Lynn and Chuck Dallas

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