Update: Friday morning officials said the cockatoo Matilda was found near the aviary.
ABC4’s Nicole Neuman is following the story and will have updates at 4 p.m.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 News) The Tracy Aviary is asking for your help keeping an eye out after one of its birds disappeared.
The aviary said a red-tailed black cockatoo named Matilda was chased away by a wild bald eagle Thursday afternoon.
The aviary said the bird show staff has spent the day searching with no success.
“We are tremendously concerned for her safety and well-being, and are now asking our community to help us find her.” said the aviary in a Facebook post.
If you spot a bird that looks like Matilda, call the aviary at 801-596-8500 or contact her keeper directly at 585-278-6171.
According to its website, the Tracy Aviary is the largest and oldest of only two free-standing aviaries in the country. The Tracy Aviary is located in Liberty Park in downtown Salt Lake City.
