Dancing and singing parrot- it's name is Snowball the Cockatoo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j_fxs8mUcQ
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0 S1 o% f+ G: TSCHERERVILLE, Ind. - Snowball the cockatoo can't get enough of the Backstreet Boys.
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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.
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Irena Schulz said she almost fainted at the sight.* @4 Y. W+ Q) ^ a B9 [, S& y3 ^7 h
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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.- `9 y% v) P, \# v
# M6 t2 a- E/ x l. E( AThe couple said they have been contacted by people from around the world who have watched Snowball on the video-sharing website YouTube., x* K* O# j0 k9 }
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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.! X, G* V5 n2 X5 \, O
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Snowball has found his permanent home.. g5 X$ A: B" z0 ^" ]# }, I" ?
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"He's my baby," Irena Schulz said. "He will stay here and be loved." |
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