Dancing and singing parrot- it's name is Snowball the Cockatoo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j_fxs8mUcQ
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SCHERERVILLE, Ind. - Snowball the cockatoo can't get enough of the Backstreet Boys.. w' U( j* k% K# h! {
+ }$ Q2 P0 N( R2 V1 r$ gThe 11-year-old medium sulphur-crested cockatoo lifts his legs, squawks and bobs his head, flashing his bright yellow crest to the beat of the boy band's "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)." He even takes a bow with a vigorous bob of his head at the end of the 1997 pop tune.
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When Snowball was given to a bird rescue shelter a few months ago, the man included the CD and instructions to watch his reaction.3 U& h8 ?% F* d/ h+ m) A
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Irena Schulz said she almost fainted at the sight.( J& \# j. ?3 c- v
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"I'm thinking, 'What on earth is this? This is unreal,"' said Irena, who runs Bird Lovers Only Rescue with her husband, Chuck.7 s) | A# Q. M) b$ k- ?" q
& c9 j+ V x: [4 x$ S; B$ XThe couple said they have been contacted by people from around the world who have watched Snowball on the video-sharing website YouTube.
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. [6 V& q' s5 L! T) N jThe northwestern Indiana couple have more than 30 birds in their home and many are available for adoption. "He makes a great spokesbird for the rescue," Chuck Schulz said.
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Snowball has found his permanent home.
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9 o. Q* N: ]# K$ ^"He's my baby," Irena Schulz said. "He will stay here and be loved." |