A parrot halted a soccer game with a perfect impression of the referee’s whistle.
Me-Tu is a regular at matches at his local ground and often entertains fans by repeating what they say.
But referee Gary Bailey was not impressed when the parrot mimicked his whistle and brought the quarter-final of the Hertfordshire Senior Centenary Trophy to [...]
Referee Has Enough of Whistling Parrot
Published in January 23rd, 2009
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Parrot Orders Around Family Dogs With Owner’s Voice
Published in January 17th, 2009
Barney, an African Grey Parrot, 10, squawks out orders like “come here” and even offers praise to his favorites such as “good dog” to Margaret Sullivan’s three dogs.
Mrs Sullivan, who lives in Tredworth, Gloucestershire with Mr. Sullivan, admitted that Barney has a “very high opinion of himself”.
She said, “Barney’s a really bossy parrot. He even [...]
Anti-Depressant Allows Fred The Parrot To Cope
Published in November 21st, 2008
For those who believe that Western culture has become too drug dependent, they now can expand their concern to pets.
Pharmaceutical companies report that animal-based anti-depressants are being used in increasing measure. Tropical birds in particular are susceptible to stress in a variety of forms. Stress may be a leading cause of death to the birds [...]
Willie The Parrot Saves A Life
Published in November 16th, 2008
Willie the quaker parrot has elevated his role from household pet to lifesaver.
Two-year-old Hannah Kuusk was spending time at the Denver home of her babysitter, Meagan Howard on Friday, November 7.
After giving the child a Pop Tart, Meagan went into the bathroom.
“While I was in the bathroom, Willie started screaming like I’d never heard him [...]
Buy A Parrot, Get The House For Free
Published in November 9th, 2008
Chev, a multi-colored Military Macaw, must be a remarkable bird. He is on sale for a mere $281,000.
By the way, a three-bedroom home in Airdrie, Scotland comes with the bird.
Jim Gallagher is the current owner and came up with the marketing idea from his late son, Mark.
Mr. Gallagher told the BBC Scotland News, “We [...]
