Cheeky Cockatoo

I was at the pet store at Garden City buying some algae treatment for the fish's tank when at the front of the store they had a Cockatoo on his perch.
At first, he wasn't too keen on me touching him; but then, another lady patted him and he allowed me close and let me tickle him under his large white wing. What a cutie! I got some great photos of him dancing and being a flirt and then, he started playing with his crown and I thought to see if he'd keep doing it while I photographed him... and well, he did. :D

[Rick Schies]

They are such great birds, and they can really be characters.

[bkb in the city]

nice shot