Cockatoo choreographs his own dance moves, researchers believe

New study of Snowball the prancing parrot points to bird at peak of his creative powersBlock-rocking beaks: Snowball ’s moves reviewed by our dance criticWhen Snowball the sulphur-crested cockatoo revealed his first dance moves a decade ago he became an instant sensation. The foot-tapping, head-bobbing bird boogied his way on to TV talkshows and commercials and won an impressive internet audience.Related:Block-rocking beaks: Snowball the cockatoo – reviewed by our dance criticContinue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 8, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Animal behaviour Science Birds Animals World news Source Type: news