Dublin Zoo Names Parrot Troy After Hat-Trick Hero

Dublin Zoo names parrot Troy after hat-trick hero

Dublin Zoo has decided to name one of its parrots Troy in honour of Ireland's hat-trick hero in Budapest's Puskás Aréna.

Dublin Zoo names critically endangered parrot ‘Troy’ in honour of Ireland’s hat trick hero

The citron-crested cockatoo didn’t have a fitting name, until now.

Dublin Zoo names parrot after hero Ireland striker Troy Parrott: 'He's more of a winger'

The zoo is also offering a big discount to any visitors wearing green

Troy the parrot: Dublin Zoo name bird after Republic of Ireland’s hat-trick hero

Critically endangered parrot species named in honour of Troy Parrott after his remarkable displays help team reach World Cup play-offs

Dublin Zoo names parrot 'Troy' following Hungary hattrick heroics

He's more of a tricky winger but there's only one name the parrot could be given after Troy's incredible performance in Budapest

Troy Parrott gets a feathered namesake at Dublin Zoo

Move over, football fans – there’s a new Troy in town! Dublin Zoo has officially named its male citron-crested cockatoo Troy, in honour of Dublin-born striker Troy Parrott and his unforgettable hat-trick in Budapest’s Puskás Aréna. Dublin Zoo hopes the striker might swing by soon to meet his avian namesake and maybe share some football stories; though, fair warning, the cockatoo has been known to steal the ball (or a cracker) when no one’s looki…