He's been all around New York City, leaving admirers gawking at his iridescent coat and spellbound by his orange eyes.

He's been pecked at and screeched to by rivals, even becoming a subject for late-night TV talk shows.

Read the story of how Flaco, a runaway owl from the Central Park Zoo, has become an international celebrity with a legion of admirers and fans.

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