When I dip you dip! And a little dab too!

I know lots of you have been asking about where I came from and why I look the way I do. It took mommy a few days because she works and had to get some back history. So here I go. My vet says I am approximately 15 years old (but we will never really know). I am a Goffins Cockatoo and we typically live 40-60 years.

I had a daddy a long time ago who loved me very much and I lived with him for a long time and then he died which made me very sad because I loved him a lot.

His family did not know what to do with me so I got passed around a lot. I ended up with one family member who put me in a basement by myself because they didn't like my yelling (I just wanted attention plus you know I am a bird and we do that). They got mad that I was still screaming so they put me outside for a long time by myself in a very small cage with no toys and only 1 perch. They weren't very nice and would yell and throw things at my cage when I would yell for attention. I stayed in my cage for 5 years and was never allowed to leave.

Eventually another family member came and got me and dumped me at a pet store where I lived for a year and they kept me in the same tiny cage and fed me sausage rolls and sausage McMuffins (how did I know this wasn't good for me?) They kept me covered because they didn't like my screaming either I swear I just wanted attention. The owner said I had to go.

One day this really nice lady came in and it was the first time anyone had tried to hold me in so long! I was so happy and she was such a nice lady I let her hold me and I was just so happy to have someone pay attention to me I went home with her! I lived with this nice lady for 2 years but sadly her mommy got very sick. She said her brain wasn't right anymore and would leave windows and doors open and would spray poisonous stuff around the house (it wasn't her fault she didn't know she was sick) so mommy thought the safest place for me would be to go to the rescue in the hopes that I would find another nice family that would understand and love me. She was so sad and cried but I know she only did it to make me safe.

The nice people at Florida Parrot Rescue took me in and my mommy and daddy (now) volunteered to foster me. They only had me for a few months before they fell in love me (I mean who couldn't love this!) and adopted me forever and ever.

For those that don't know birds like me who go through traumatic things like this it is very hard on us. Like you we bond very deeply with our humans and when they are mean we start bad habits sometimes kind of like when you guys bite your fingernails (feather pulling). Mommy and daddy are working on this with me but it's going to be a long process and I may never be able to get over the ugly people. But I know I am loved and mommy and daddy let me out to dance and hold me all the time! I eat really good now and they don't even mind it when I scream (probably because my birdie sister has a bigger mouth).

Anyway, I sure am happy now and now I get to dance my heart out for the rest of my life!
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[hypemynizzle]

This bird would be the person everyone gathers around at a party.

[xaininpc]

Oh damn he even ended with a stanky leg. Somebody sign this bird!

[tobycohen]

What a personality..she is magnificient...I wish I had her spirit. She has inner beauty and what a terrific Attitude. Like the hell with feathers...I am alive!!!

[susangarman]

When I learned she had passed, I was so sad. She was so precious. I'm basically a shut in with PTSD and this darling little bird has made me laugh and giggle with tears in my eyes. Now she's a little bird angel in flight. God bless you for making her last years so happy.❤🥲😍🥰♥️

[boatjr]

What have I stumbled upon? This is the greatest thing on youtube.

[treadman]

“Turn around let me see you from the back.” And the bird turns around!
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[vivalabad]

This little baby demonstrates not only that animals can have rhythm and culture, but the power of music as well. It has amazing effects, even apparently to plants!

[dianamartinez]

I ABSOLUTELY, INSTANTLY HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH THIS BIRD!

[CaptainXanax]

When you gotta clean your foot but there's dancing to be done.

[-HighTide]

When the head goes down, and the wing pulls up... I just loose it!
He is dancing.

[christahogan]

What kills me about this video the bird has rhythm. I’ve watch it over and over again and I can’t stop watching it

[liaawich]

I love it when the bird just stops and throws it's wings out .

[aaronbabst]

The one extended wing gets me everytime, this little Miss has the most personality and it is awesome. Thank you for giving her a good life

[Go-tee]

What a little cutie! Despite her traumatic background, she's now enjoying life being a dancing queen 💕🐦

[brownrasta]

It's sad when a bird has better dance moves than me oh well he's damn cute!!!!

[bastianena]

The bird has more rhythm than some dancers I know.

[pebblethecrazycockatoo]

He is such a little cutie goffins have such a comical attitude thank you for giving him the love he needs and deserves!!!!

[sandyo]

The song was perfect for the birds performance. She dipped, and turned her backside at the right moment. Lol

[steveprice]

This cockatoo breaks it down so good ! I can't even do that sh*t anymore! Lol! Go Griffi!

[tb]

I've seen plenty of birds move to music before but it really hard to believe one dancing like that. Cute little bugger