Parrot teaches mates to swear

BARNEY the parrot is proving to be the most foul-mouthed bird in the world after it was revealed he is now teaching other birds to swear.

The yellow and blue Macaw has forged a notorious reputation for turning the air blue after his outbursts at the Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary in Nuneaton, England.

Two years ago Barney had to be given a private pen at the wildlife sanctuary, after swearing repeatedly at distinguished visitors including a mayor, a vicar and two police officers.

Now his owner Jeff Grewcock says he has taught other parrots to swear, The Sun reports.

Mr Grewcock said: "They just sit there swearing at each other now. It sounds like a builders' yard, with all the abuse flying about."

It is believed a previous owner taught Barney his bad habit.

Barney had redeemed himself last year when it was revealed he was helping to teach an autistic boy to speak.

Sadly though it looks like Barney has gone back to his old ways.