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The pet I’ll never forget: Crispin, the big-headed canary
A tiny bird with a giant ego, Crispin was a remarkable singer – especially if you told him how talented, intelligent and gracious he was
TL;DR
- Crispin, a yellow canary, was the author's first pet and had a strong, "alpha male" personality.
- He had a habit of pooping on a globe, which the child author interpreted as his opinion on world affairs during the Cold War.
- Crispin was an exceptional singer, particularly fond of classical music, and could even recognize the end of musical pieces.
- He responded to compliments by singing and would compete with the author when she practiced the violin.
- Crispin lived to be 20 years old, a remarkable age for a canary, and his passing marked the end of a significant childhood companionship.