Critter Corner: June 17 – 23, 2010 - Falls Church News-Press Online

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Critter Corner: June 17 – 23, 2010

BOYD THE BIRD, or rather Macaw, loves to show off his beautiful coloring.

BOYD THE BIRD, or rather Macaw, loves to show off his beautiful coloring. These birds can often live to the ripe age of 80 years. Boyd spends his days riding on a motorcycle and in boats. The convertible is his favorite car and sometimes he gets a little taste of beer from his owner. Boyd is a baby at 6 years.

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