THIS JUST IN: Hero Parrot Saves Choking Girl!

According to Yahoo News, the parrot pictured at the left saved the 'tocks of a choking girl by squawking: "Mama Baby! Mama Baby!" and flapping his wings until the babysitter returned to the room and gave the girl The Heimlich.

Awesome!

According to the report: "This undated image from video released by CBS4Denver, shows Willie, a Quaker parrot in Denver, Colo., whose cries of alarm alerted his owner when a little girl choked on her breakfast. Willie has been has been given the local Red Cross chapter's Animal Lifesaver Award."

In his honor are a couple more cute parrot shots. Above, a McBeakersons named Ivan, and below, two puffballs.

Quaker Parrot (Ivan) was photographed by Jim B L. Pair of Quaker Parrots by Dr.DeNo!

Casablanca, Penguin Version

My favorite part is always at the end — Rick sends a tearful Ilsa away with Victor Laszlo, as they board the plane to Lisbon and freedom.  Then, as he and Captain Renault walk slowly down the runway, Rick delivers the immortal closing line, "Waaacky, Wa waaak waack wa-waack waaacckwaack waack waaack wa-wa-waaacck wack-wack."

Here's looking at you, Betsy B.

"I better not have peanut allergies..."

"Because this bird feeder is brimmin' with 'em.

Guess there's only one way to find out!"

"Down the hatch!"

(Throws head back) [Glurp!]

yes, we can!!! by bvshort.

The New Bird Clashes With Everything

"Mama's little favorite, aren't we?  I suppose you think you're soooo much better than I am, just because you happen to match the furniture!"

I think he really ties the room together, Kathy F.

How do you spell: "Y-O-U L-O-S-E"?

Because you do.

Lose.

To me.

A BIRD.

"Heh. heh."

This photo and many other fabu photos shall be APPEARKINGKS in the 2010 C.O. Calendar. YOU HEARD ME Catherine B.!

My Private Torment

"I've tried to quit, honestly, I have.  Twelve-step programs, hypnosis, patches, pills, ointments, you name it.  But then I'll be out with the boys at a party, and someone starts passing around a... a... chicken, and it starts all over again."

You're such an enabler, Kathleen C.

Shake a Tailfeather Behbeh

WHO teaches birds how to dance? Are there some classes I don't know about? Reality shows I'm not aware of? TEACH ME HOW TO DANCE STEVE WOZNIAK!

Josh N., I can't wait to see Frostie on T.V.

I Could Really Go For A Cigar Right About Now...

A Tiparillo, perhaps?  Or maybe a Murel, or Dutch Masters... Some Swisher Sweets, possibly...  Hmmm...

Got a light, Betsy B.?

Double the 'Tocks, Double the knobbules. [The Scroll Down]

I'm not sure if this pic is really cute or kinda gross. [Shifty eyes] I think it's a case of the photographer being RIGHT BEHIND this 'tocktacular scene... right!?

Dani F., ostriches and giraffe knobby knees—what an awesome combo.

Nothing to see here, keep paddling

Dad's just acting like an iceberg again.

These little dudes spotted in Rome by Patrizio.