Snowball (cockatoo)
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Snowball (hatched c. 1996) is a male Eleonora cockatoo, noted as being the first non-human animal conclusively demonstrated to be capable of beat induction:[1] perceiving music and synchronizing his body movements to the beat (i.e. dancing). He currently holds the Guinness World Record for most dance moves by a bird.[2]
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Species | Eleonora cockatoo (Cacatua galerita eleonora) |
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Sex | Male |
Hatched | 1996 (age 27ā28) |
Nation from | United States |
Known for | Beat perception and synchronization |
Owner | Irena Schulz |
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