Parrot Love on V-Day

"The city has really worked to address all the issues," said Dufty, giving credit to City Attorney Dennis Herrera's office and Cowen for the legislation set to get a City Hall hearing March 1.

"Mr. Cowen is protected, which I think is appropriate. We heard loud and clear from around the world that this is a special habitat. It's an example to other cities that they can work creatively to protect their animal wonders."

According to the measure, the "wild parrots have become a valued aspect of the identity and culture of the Telegraph Hill neighborhood, bringing curiosity and joy to both residents and visitors to San Francisco." The supervisor also credits them with helping to "expand the public's interest in urban wildlife and to engage local residents in preserving the urban forest."