NOT ALL BIRDS want to fly in our world. This 18-year-old parrot named Goober was perfectly content to perch on the shoulder or a thumb of its human companion when visiting Crescent Beach recently.
Not only did the man and his long-time pet wear matching colours ...
they also enjoyed a stick of gum together.
The man chewed and the bird pulled the sweet sticky goo from his mouth as if it was a string of delicious taffy.
A friendship as special as this pair share is something to squawk about.
Goober speaks several words as well as sings, in part, thanks to the mechanisms involving the bird's tongue. I once wrote about a related topic with a link to another clever parrot named Einstein here.To enjoy sights from around the globe, link to Our World at the sidebar.
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Cute! - but sharing gum with anything called Goober is a little too much for me! :D
ReplyDeleteCute post!
ReplyDeleteThose are fantastic shots. What a beautiful and playful bird with its friend.
ReplyDeleteNice post and a great bird.
ReplyDeleteWhat a hoot!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful and fun post for the day!! And a delightful bird as well! Great captures!! Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteLoved the post. The parrot certainly seems to enjoy the human company.
ReplyDeleteCute post and I love the pretty parrot. Great shots, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am with Paul, sharing gum with anyone is well....not my thing.
ReplyDeleteJen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
A smile escaped my lips, penelope, ..... they look alike! Goober is handsome with beautiful beak and wings.
ReplyDeleteAwww - what adorable shots of the two!
ReplyDeleteI can see Goober gets along very well with his friend. I'm amazed they share gum, though. :)
ReplyDeleteThey are really great buddies!! It is wonderful to see the man and the bird having such a close friendship. Both of them are very chick in color.
ReplyDeletekeiko
Goober has all-knowing eyes.
ReplyDeleteSorry, just now I found my misspelling.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to say "chic".
Both of them are in gray.
chick → chic
keiko