Study finds cockatoos can perform 30 distinct dance moves | ABC NEWS

A Charles Sturt University study into one of Australia’s most intelligent birds has discovered dance moves unique to cockatoos, challenging a long-held belief that humans are the only species on earth that can boogie.
Researchers hope music can be used to improve the wellbeing of birds in captivity.
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