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

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