British bird learns to sew From correspondents in London
May 5, 2004
CUSTOMERS at a tailors in west England have been left in
stitches after Baggio, the owner's pet cockatiel, showed he
has picked up the knack of sewing by watching his master.
"I have never heard of a bird that can stitch but Baggio has
a great sewing action," said Jack Territo, 60, from Westbury-on-
Trym, Bristol, the proud owner of nine-year-old bird.
Baggio, who can now pick up a pin and thread it through the
material with his beak, will test his skills against other
brainy pets on a television talent show next week. Territo
is confident. "When people see what he can do, I think he
will be top billing. I think he must be one of the cleverest
pets," he said. "Other animals can do tricks but this bird
can sew. There is no competition."
Agence France-Presse
Posted by Robert Karl Stonjek.