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Jimi Hendrix cleared of blame for UK parakeet release (BBC)
The rumour parakeets arrived in the UK when rock star Jimi Hendrix released a pair in London's Carnaby Street in the swinging 60s has finally been scotched.
They also didn't escape across the country during the wrap party for the movie The African Queen, in 1951.
In fact, reported sightings from the 1860s have been uncovered, Goldsmiths and Queen Mary universities say.
Intentional releases may have also been encouraged in 1929-1931 and 1952 when fatal "parrot fever" hit the headlines.
The bright green non-native ring-necked parakeets now thrive across the UK.
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more: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-50755015
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