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A PARROT in a park keeps telling members of the public to “f*** off”. African grey Caesar has even taught other parrots in his enclosure to swear.

Jogger Mark Swainson, 35, said: “The parrots usually greet you with a whistle and ‘Good morning’. But I couldn’t believe it when one said ‘f*** off’.

Caesar lives in a caged Pets Corner in Saltwell Park, Gateshead
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Caesar lives in a caged Pets Corner in Saltwell Park, Gateshead

“I said, ‘What?’ and he repeated it.”

Michelle Trott, 51, said: “It was hilarious but people will have to be ready to cover their kids’ ears.”

Caesar lives in a caged Pets Corner in Saltwell Park, Gateshead.

Foreman Simon Lowery said: “Caesar’s a lovely bird but he’s been a bad influence on the others.

“No one has complained — we’re a fairly broad-minded bunch in the North East.”

'I couldn’t believe it when one said ‘f*** off'
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'I couldn’t believe it when one said ‘f*** off'
'Caesar’s a lovely bird but he’s been a bad influence on the others'
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'Caesar’s a lovely bird but he’s been a bad influence on the others'

Foul-mouthed parrot keeps telling his owner to 'f*** off' after hearing it on TV

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