He is a handsome large creature, with snowy white decorations, and is a singer; he has a murmurous rich note that is lovely.

He was once modest, even diffident; but he lost all that when he found out that he was Australia's sole musical bird.

He has talent, and cuteness, and impudence; and in his tame state he is a most satisfactory pet--never coming when he is called, always coming when he isn't, and studying disobedience as an accomplishment.

He is not confined, but loafs all over the house and grounds, like the laughing jackass.

I think he learns to talk, I know he learns to sing tunes, and his friends say that he knows how to steal without learning.