Original Article: https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/cocktatiel-sings-september-by-earth-wind-and-fire/

Everyone who has a pet probably realizes they’re something special. Like people, animals are so unique and they each bring something new to the table.

Some pets even have hidden talents, like a musical cockatiel that’s taking the Internet by storm.

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The one-year-old cockatiel named Leo Valdez is making a splash on social media thanks to his fabulous whistling and singing abilities.

The bird can sing a number of songs including the famous theme song from The Addams Family, “The Star Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key, and “Jingle Bells” by James Pierpont among others.

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Photo: Instagram/@leovaldez_the_cockatiel

In an adorable viral video shared on, you can even hear Leo Valdez singing “September” by Earth Wind & Fire.

The video was captured, “Leo dancin’ into September!,” and it’s easy to see why it’s so popular. Leo really gets into the rhythm and puts on a show when he sings!

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Photo: Instagram/@leovaldez_the_cockatiel

His family has been posting videos of him on social media and he’s quickly become a fan-favorite.

You can check out the performance for yourself in the video below:

You can hear more of Leo singing in the videos below:

@leovaldezthecockatiel A little Jingle Bells to start out your December 1st morning! #leovaldez #leovaldezthecockatiel #jinglebells #cockatiel #birds #parrot #whistling #birdwhistle #holidays #christmas #talkingbird #pets #cute #cutepets #animals #leo #bird #flyingbird ♬ original sound – Leo Valdez the Cockatiel
@leovaldezthecockatiel ♬ original sound – Leo Valdez the Cockatiel

If you’d like to see more of Leo Valdez and hear more of his music, you can follow him on Instagram, @leovaldez_the_cockatiel, or check out his TikTok, @leovaldezthecockatiel.

Source: The Animal Rescue Site Blog