Flap over as lost bilingual parrot is found

When Mittu the bilingual parrot went missing, his Black Country owners were distraught and searched far and wide for him.

But tears turned to joy when the Urdu-speaking bird turned up four days later – having flown four miles away.

Mittu has become part of the family since Ghaffar Ahmed, 36, took him into his home in Belmont Road, Lye, Stourbridge six months ago.

As well as speaking some English, he is often heard screeching out phrases such as "Come here" or "Hello, how are you?" in Urdu, having learnt the language growing up in Bradford.

So Mr Ahmed, his wife, Shabana, 31, and their three young daughters were "devastated" when he disappeared.

But Susan Lane, of Hillstone Avenue, Halesowen found the African Grey parrot in her holly tree and found Mr Ahmed online.

"As soon as we were re-united he came and kissed my face," Mr Ahmed said.