Thought we were due for a break from Doo-Doo and Ms. Piddy. Oh, come on, now. They've been on every Friday since November 26. I'm sure you'll all get along one week without them. No, really.

For the interlude, may I present... erm.... Polly. This is the Sun Conure that belongs to, and was named by, Nephew B1. Here, he poses atop the shoulder of younger step-son, shortly after giving him a lesson in grooming:

And, here Polly dines on the quintessential parrot food, atop yours truly. Photo by Mrs. Smijer:

Get the rest of your Friday Fauna Fix at The Modulator. My favorites so far are Athena, Zoe, and my secret but perennial Basset fetish, TBogg's dogs.