The Smart Marty Sky Dispatch
“Fight, Not Flight”: Exotic Bird Attacks Passengers Inside Chicago O’Hare Terminal
Workers chased the feisty intruder across the check-in area until one employee captured it in her shirt and sought veterinary care.
A green exotic bird, described by onlookers as resembling a parrot, entered Terminal 5 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on a Tuesday, prompting passengers and workers to flee the area. The incident occurred inside the terminal while people were present, though exact times are not provided in the material.
Airline and airport staff amid the disruption reacted to the feathered intruder as it moved through the terminal space. An airport worker named Paris Elbert captured and posted videos of the bird on social media, bringing attention to the event.
The species of the bird has not been officially confirmed in the supplied material. Reports focus on its appearance as green and parrot-like rather than identifying a specific species.
The source material does not provide details about the broader consequences, such as any injuries, aircraft disruptions, or subsequent actions taken by airport authorities. It also does not specify the exact date beyond “Tuesday” or any locations beyond Terminal 5 at ORD.
The report is drawn from a Simple Flying article authored by Paul Thompson, an aviation journalist with a background in travel and photography, based in Denver, Colorado.