Abelardo Montoya

Abelardo is a green, full-bodied Muppet parrot who appears on Plaza Sésamo, the Mexican co-production of Sesame Street. Abelardo, originally called Serapio Montoya, joined the cast in 1981 and soon became the show's most recognizable figure. Originally, the character had a more parrot-like voice and was a little dopier. After Lola and Pancho joined the show, Abelardo became more playful and childlike.

Abelardo also guest starred on the American Sesame Street on May 5, 1997 in Episode 3646 as part of the Cinco de Mayo celebration. He met his cousin Big Bird for the first time after looking for him all over the neighborhood with Telly. Oscar picked Abelardo up at the airport and taught him one English word: "Scram." (much to the annoyance of Telly.) Although this was his only American appearance, he was mentioned in Episode 3874 and is seen in a picture, as one of the items of Big Bird's nest. On the Mexican show, he occasionally keeps contact with his cousin via letters and video-chatting.

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