Charlie the sulphur-crested cockatoo has died after nearly 40 years in the New Plymouth public eye. Charlie, a resident of Brooklands Zoo, died this week. Andy Jackson/Stuff In 2013, Louise McKenna, acting assistant curator of the zoo, quashed rumours Charlie had been exiled from the public eye for swearing. Charlotte Curd/Fairfax NZ The cockatoo was known as an 'icon' at Brooklands Zoo. Charlie was moved out of the public eye in recent weeks as he became unwell.

Source: Stuff January 30, 2020 02:48 UTC