Abelardo Montoya

Abelardo lives on Plaza Sésamo, the Mexican co-production of Sesame Street. Abelardo, originally called Abelardo Montoya, joined the cast in the 1980s, and soon became the show's most recognixable figure. Abelardo also guest starred on the American Sesame Street on May 5, 1997, meeting his cousin Big Bird for the first time as part of the Cinco De Mayo celebration.

Sesame Workshop description
''Abelardo is a giant parrot with a green body, pink and red head, yellow beak, and big tail. This young cousin of Big Bird is an exuberant preschooler. He is very honest and tends to take things literally. Abelardo loves to solve problems and learn new things--especially letters. He enjoys swings, roller-skating and other kinds of games, as well as singing, dancing, exercising, and listening to stories. Abelardo admires Pancho and has a great relationship with Lola. Though usually optimistic and positive, Abelardo struggles with the frustrations of any other young child. He is learning his alphabet and starting to read. He is inquisitive, spontaneous and sometimes timid. Birthday: March 6''