Lost cockatiel sparks emotional search across Prince Albert

“He’s a very social, stubborn little fella,” she said. “He likes to fly around the house several times.”

Charlie Dzeylion, seen with her other cockatiel Millie (right) is also feeling the absence of Moxxie, who can be seen in this photo perched on top of her head. (Image Credit: Submitted/Charlie Dzeylion)

Inside the home, she said the absence has been felt not only by her, but by her other cockatiel, Millie.

“We’ve been going on walks down to Riverside, listening for bird calling,” she said. “She’s (Millie] actually more aware of how he sounds, so it can try help me to figure out where he is.”

Moxxie does not talk, but is known for whistling songs including “Happy and You Know It” and a popular “Cookie Song” from TikTok. Dzeylion said the pair also created a unique whistle together that the bird responds to.

“It’s like our flock connection. When he hears that whistle, he’ll answer back,” she said.

She is asking anyone who spots Moxxie not to chase him, but to remain calm and try familiar sounds.

“If you tell him to step up, he will,” she said. “If you bob your head or if you say ‘meh,’ there’s that certain sound he makes.”

Dzeylion said Moxxie may be perched quietly in trees, on fences, decks, balconies, rooftops or near bird feeders. She said the cockatiel may now be frightened after spending days outside.

In the meantime, she’s posted photos, videos and contact information on her social media. She’s not giving up on her search and continues to hold out hope her small feathered companion will hear her familiar whistle and fly home.

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by paNOW Staff

Lost cockatiel sparks emotional search across Prince Albert

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