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No matter what’s going on in life, it’s important to have something you love to do, see, or listen to. This mandatory form of self-care can be anything from taking a three-hour hike or hobnobbing with fellow horror fanatics at the local con.
For Furby, the fun-loving Cockatoo, it’s watching Hamilton over and over and over! I’m not talking about watching like any casual observer who’s sort of into the musical. I mean, you’ve never seen a bird so beyond thrilled for his Hamilton time—and he even sings along!
I’ve never been one to get into theater productions or musicals of any kind, but after watching Furby’s pure joy over Hamilton, I’m rethinking my choices. The sweet and vocal Cockatoo watches his favorite performances nearly every day, jumping and shouting right along with the cast like the most obsessed fangirl in history! This is proof that music heals all.
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There are a few memorable Cockatoos I follow regularly for their hilarity, genuine sweetness, and/or their ability to remind me these amazing creatures aren’t only highly intelligent, but also capable of feeling very big emotions.
It’s a pretty cool thing to hear them express what they’re feeling, and this ridiculously cute boy does this with nearly every new post.
Why Cockatoos Like Music
As one of the more than 20 Parrot species, Cockatoos, in particular, are prone to developing a strong interest in music and songs for their rhythmic beats. They have the ability to perceive the underlying pulse, synchronizing their happy, playful choreography to match with more than 30 types of movements like side-stepping, headbanging, and more.
More so, experts have found that these smart birds have preferences just like us! Some might prefer rock, while others, like Furby, would rather hear show tunes. Watching and listening are two ways Cockatoos learn how to mimic and add to their own vocabularies.
Basically, watching something like Hamilton is a way for these cuties to bond with their humans while keeping them mentally engaged, which results in less stress and a better quality of life. Like I said, music is healing, and it’s doing exactly that for Furby. If anyone from the cast of Hamilton catches this, give that boy a front-row seat to a show, STAT!
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Mar 16, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.