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Why are the players from Espanyol called 'pericos' (parakeets)?

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Why are the players from Espanyol called 'pericos' (parakeets)?

RCD Espanyol mascot Perico during the La Liga match between RCD Espanyol v RCD Mallorca played at RCDE Stadium on Mar 20, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by PRESSINPHOTO Stock Photo - Alamy

Why are the players from Espanyol called 'pericos' (parakeets)?