The owners of a parrot which flew off after being startled, is pleading for people to keep an eye out for his safe return.

Gucci, a Grey African parrot has been missing from the Shipton Bellinger area since October 10.

Owner Petra Zajacova has posted an appeal on social media and is offering a reward. She explained what happened:

"He flew off from my fiance's shoulder while he was taking the rubbish out. My fiance panicked when he realised Gucci was on his shoulder and that started the bird and he flew away."

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Petra has owned Gucci since he was a 12-week old fledgling and hopes the 6-year-old parrot will be spotted soon. She said: "Some people have already come forward, saying they've seen him, but there is another similar-looking bird in the area, so there has been a bit of confusion. 

She added: "He's our baby, he's a cheeky bird with lots of personality and we miss him."  

If you spot a Grey parrot, in The Tidworth, Andvoer and Shipton Bellinger area please call Petra on 07849 329491.