Animal rescue chiefs say they are desperate to trace the owners of an endangered stray parakeet spotted flying around an Edinburgh neighbourhood.
Bosses at the Scottish SPCA's animal rescue and rehoming centre have put out a call to find those missing the kakariki after it was recaptured in Currie earlier this week.
The bird, which is native to New Zealand, is a popular choice as pets in aviaries, but has become endangered on their natural mainland due to habitat destruction.
SSPCA officers carried out a recovery operation when concerned locals spotted it in the area and it is now being cared for by centre staff - who now want to return it home safely.
The colourful birds, whose name means 'small parrot' in the local Maori dialect, are attractive pets as their calls are often quiet, but owners are warned about their "lightning fast" reactions times to open doors and spaces.
Adults generally do not grow to more than 30cm long, but rescue centre bosses admitted they were stumped as to whether the bird they recovered was male or female.
Manager of the SSPCA Edinburgh and Lothians Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre, Diane Aitchison, said, “This stray kakariki was found in Currie on 30 April.
“Kakarikis are small parrots who are popular as pets so the bird may have escaped from an aviary or home nearby.
“If anyone recognises this kakariki please call the Edinburgh and Lothians Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre on 03000 999 999 as we’d love to reunite this bird with their owner.”
