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Waikato Times, Volume 116, Issue 19352, 4 September 1934, Page 9

Intelligence of Parrots. —A remarkable story that concerns the keen musical ear of a parrot Is told by an Auckland visitor to Dunedin. The bird Is the property of Auckland residents, whose daughter, a well-known Dunedin accompanist, frequently appears in radio performances. On these occasions, it is related, the Aucklanders' set is tuned in to 4 YA, and, though the parrot may have its head tucked under its wing: in sleep at the time, it immediately displays a lively interest when the daughter begins to play, and proclaims to the household its recognition of her touch. A Christchurch resident who heard the story related said that he also knew of a parrot that displayed a shrewd knowledge of I lie game of lawn tennis. Its favourite perch was the top of the fence round some Christchurch suburban courts, and from this position of eminence it usually watched the play with a solemn eye. When a foolish shot was made, however, it burst into shrill cackles of derisive laughter and directed uncomplimentary remarks at the offending player.