Dancing and singing parrot- it's name is Snowball the Cockatoo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j_fxs8mUcQ
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The 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. Z6 O- G; |% z7 k- t+ _- c* t
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Irena Schulz said she almost fainted at the sight.
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The couple said they have been contacted by people from around the world who have watched Snowball on the video-sharing website YouTube.- O# k9 u# l' m5 N
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The 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.: d- s2 _) x; V* B3 ]/ O8 Y/ h1 m
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Snowball has found his permanent home.. q9 v5 B) _- b# W, d
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"He's my baby," Irena Schulz said. "He will stay here and be loved." |