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.& o, P0 {6 \/ v5 g- I
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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.4 X! |7 L' h) W! z" J
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Irena Schulz said she almost fainted at the sight., q7 s! I/ G; W0 n W b
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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.
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' K6 b Q+ p, ^) u% V2 BThe 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.5 m5 p' @9 l# P5 M4 A# n J
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Snowball has found his permanent home.& }7 I3 V5 ^, |8 J" r
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"He's my baby," Irena Schulz said. "He will stay here and be loved." |