Parrot.

among the variety of birds we saw in the zoo, only a handfull was clever enough to take notice of us visitors. this Parrot was one of those very few, staring at us whatever angle we moved outside its cage, taking us in, making us wonder just what exactly went through its mind, what it thought of us. we were mesmerized by the rainbow-like feathery coat of theirs, triggering the urge of reaching into the cage, soothing it, feeling its warmth and smooth texture under our palm.