Nigel, a British parrot, went missing for 4 years and returned speaking fluent Spanish after being taken care of by a Spanish-speaking family. The parrot, originally trained to speak English, expanded his linguistic repertoire and now greets people with 'buenos días' and other Spanish phrases. Nigel's return surprised his owner, who quickly recognized him despite the language change. The parrot's journey during his time away is unknown, but it is speculated that he may have been with multiple families. Nigel's story highlights the African grey parrot's ability to mimic human speech and the importance of their connection with humans.