Barbara Heidenreich with Groucho the Singing Parrot on the Tonight Show

I was on the Tonight Show in 2000 with Groucho, the singing parrot. There was a writer’s strike, and animals became frequent guests for talk shows. He was a companion parrot that was donated to the company I was working for at the time. Groucho sings seven songs. He came to the company already singing the songs. While there, some of them were put on cue, and he learned to sing in new environments, like on TV. He was selective about who he would train with, and I was one of the trainers he liked. He is the third parrot, so watch the whole thing! Unfortunately, the audio has a few issues I can't fix.
I have my own parrot who talks and sings. I trained him using information you can find here on my channel.
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[@BarbaraHeidenreich]

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[@charlespapineau5428]

All these birds are awesome.

[@vidulagujjarwar4719]

Three of them are the winners bravo

[@mirandaclayton4483]

I couldn't have picked a winner, ALL 3 birds sang VERY WELL INDEED.

[@susieboyer6747]

😄❤️ they all were good

[@kaybeekal]

Parrots are so amazing.

[@victoriaanaredding8915]

Amazons, African Greys, and McCaws are the BEST!!! I've personally raised over 300 and I've rescued over 2500 and it never, ever gets old!

[@Redditaurus]

Macows I think McCaw is a nba guy

[@janicesullivan8942]

I love all the birds, they’re beautiful and intelligent.

[@loganlion6314]

😂 they all should win! 👏 👏 👏 they’re better than most singers out on the radio now

[@reatha754]

ALL of the birds are WINNERS!!! AWESOME!!!🤗

[@lindachavezw...246]

Ohmagosh!! Those birds are singing!! Wow...they sing better than I do! Great job sweet babies!!

[@sr633]

The way these birds didn't get upset with all of Leno's hand waving and moving around was an art in itself.

[@miriamjewett5438]

These birds are more on key than many people!!

[@dawn4999]

Imagine the world if everyone was as happy as that little fella!!💕

[@scootermom1791]

It's so amazing these parrots can actually mimic the vibrato when they are singing, too!

[@jackrobinson5974]

I saw Poncho on Johnny Carson years earlier when he was 12 years old. I was hoping to hear his age here. Jay Leno wouldn't shut up long enough for the trainer to say.

[@gdblackthorn4137]

Groucho was easily the winner. Very clear and easy to understand. The fact that he knew seven songs is incredible. I would love to have heard some of the other songs.

[@bandfromtheband9445]

ALL 3 of them! They're perfect!

[@truthteller308]

I was just waiting for one of these parrots to bite the heck out of Leno's constantly waving hands! He was annoying ME, and he wasn't even doing it in MY face!

[@theanimallover675]

Love to hear those Three fantastic Parrots !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@littlejoe9381]

They all did a fine job.

[@pearlanesta4521]

THANKS TO LADY BARBARA FOR TEACHING THE BIRD HOW TO SING AND THAT"S FUN BUT HARD WORK TO DO THAT

[@redwolf126]

I can understand the last one so well. I love birds.

[@joeysplats3209]

The yellow nape is such a beautiful birdie. So elegant.

[@fil-can4868]

Oh my goodness, they are very smart and entertaining especially Groucho.

[@margaritaabue6711]

How beautiful is that!!

[@melissarozema2013]

Oh,what,a beautiful morning

[@kisswriters]

"What would you teach her, something by Queen?" - hilarious

[@harrietmartin2014]

Super adorable!

[@arfriedman4577]

Lovely birds and presentation

[@lisabelfi4966]

Had a very pissa of a time watching those birds. Thanks & keep’em coming. Really funny.

[@bluestarlighting29]

So awesome.

[@9ijkopl]

Barbara, you handled Jay's pervy behavior really well. He didn't touch the other participants, but his hands were all over you from the start. Let's hope future generations of Innocents don't have to deal with such smut.

[@jonathanlondon4265]

Thankfully this is 12 years old but man is he cringy and gross.

[@ashfaqahmed6382]

These birds are very intelligent

[@SailorBalance]

That is so precious!

[@jilllang]

What a great display of talent! Our Oliver is a great talker but we haven't taught him any songs. Maybe we'll work on that.

[@rachelsodacoaster8545]

hilarious - i love the body language when he sings!!!

[@BarbaraHeidenreich]

Does he make me look good? Maybe...but I think what he really does is help people see how amazing parrots are. Which I think is an important goal. Helping people love parrots is the first step in getting them to care about their welfare and status in the wild.

[@shellyannlewis2595]

Such a beautiful voice 💕

[@fatimaG20]

the second bird is soo funny nd cute :)

[@shellyannlewis2595]

😆 all the bird should have go home with something ,too cute.

[@djcrazy2685]

groucho did a great job!!

[@caroljoclark9643]

They are all winners

[@margitdurisch9361]

Thank you for showing it, it's really funny, i have never seen before.

[@RantzBizGroup]

Groucho sings some very cool notes on Camptown!!!!!!!!!!!

[@phyllisnunn2061]

Whoa!!!! Jay, keep your hands off the women, you creep!! Very well done, trainers! Especially in such a crazy setting, with lights, applause, etc.! Kudos!!

[@titusmaximus7278]

Oh what a beautiful day, when parrots 🦜 sing. How Jay felt it's OK to put his 🐾 paws on her waist

[@mariateresac.evangelista743]

All are winners for me

[@avianlover1]

Just great. I love this. Bird people are so fun.

[@BarbaraHeidenreich]

totally! Tough to smile and yet try to control the host.

[@gregorygousy2897]

Oh my god, that was perfect, I love it.

[@NATIONALUNITYPARTYCANADA]

WOW...MAKES YOU WANT ONE

[@tomaslopez9278]

These parrots are remarkably intelligent, and standing next to Leno they are damn near genius!

[@edsonbean5407]

Oh my God you got me laughing so hard and your so right thank you I needed a great laugh

[@sarahdeshay1394]

Tomas Lopez but jay has a better car collection

[@purpledanzigfan]

Very cool, looks like a very happy bird with an awesome personality!

[@Eddie_Schantz]

The 2nd parrot that came out sounds like the same one that Carson had on a number of years ago.

[@kathleenthurston3845]

I saw Poncho in San Diego and I have a cassette of him singing Bali High. He's great!

[@Klaudiart]

Lovely!

[@dorishollandholland5552]

Very clever Birds.

[@shellyannlewis2595]

😆 too cute

[@Ollieollieapple]

Wonderful!

[@Fur_ball]

I use to take my blue front in the shower with me..he LOVED it!!! It cuts down on the smell also..If you are not able to handle him yet they have shower perches with suction cups..just transfer him that way...or even a spray bottle thats never had anything in it would work too.

[@winterbirds8022]

They smell bad?

[@ruffianoo]

I love how Groucho scrutinizes the trophy as it’s brought over...He’s excited but 😎 :”oh this is quite nice, thank you ever so...🦜🦖🦜🦖🦜🦖🍀🍀🍀❣️😳🥰😘

[@elphupphy5206]

Groucho was the clear winner if I had a vote, but all the birdss were incredible!

[@snugbug5067]

😄❤❤❤ I heart for each (bird).

[@BarbaraHeidenreich]

This video clip is from 2000 when I was an employee of the company mentioned. I was one of several trainers who worked with groucho on a daily basis doing conservation education presentations primarily in zoos. So nope....he was not borrowed : ) I am not sure I understand the comment about being paid....we were not paid for the appearance.

[@d.w.bigglybigleague1709]

Thankyou Jay!...this put smile on my face.

[@rokhsanahaq5048]

Oh my god how sweet parrot so beautifull..yummyyyy❤️💚🧡💕❤️👍👍👍👍👍❤️💚🧡🧡👍👍💞❤️

[@smol_chilli_pepper]

Groucho has a lot of personality

[@jessiejames7492]

better than most on star search or whatever talent show...this is more interesting

[@mustafamuzaffermutlu]

Unbelieveble

[@guineapiggies4780]

Nicky so adorable!

[@BarbaraHeidenreich]

I am happy to respond to your post. Let me see if I can clarify some things that are not explained in the test for the video. I do have birds of my own. One I have had for over 20 years and I love them all dearly. Many of them can be seen in my materials about training parrots.

[@debbiebrown8068]

my Casper, a female Congo African Grey sings "whiskey in the jar" the Metallica version. She is a huge James Hetfeld fan

[@suzannedevreugd]

I would love to hear that got any clips of casper singing?

[@morrisfalker2773]

I'm no parrot but a big fan of Metallica.

[@snugbug5067]

👍

[@alyssalikesrainydays2434]

youre parrot is awesome this is really cool ))

[@ennabeatrizalfaro401]

Exselente maraviyosos hermosuras creadas x Dios cuden mucho de ellos gracias x mostrar sus capacidade e inteligencias

[@AmericanWoman1964]

Loved Groucho. Sorry about the pig.. er.. I mean Lenno

[@tiklovesaom]

the last bird sings amazing!!!!

[@raybon7939]

poncho was on the johnny carson show 1981.

[@1theeke]

hartstikke mooi

[@borhanus]

Groucho has the attitude of Michel Jackson when he start singing .Never thought parrot could be that much expressive

[@myrnanichols6802]

Zidermanis

[@harrisbobroff9813]

I heard a few other birds talk :))) Actually they talk more than I do.!

[@jamesmartin9401]

Pancho, the second one, had been on with Johnny Carson years earlier.

[@BarbaraHeidenreich]

@XxiwuvyouxX Yes it is. I worked at that show for 5 years. This appearance on leno was during that time.

[@rentslave]

I was waiting for Groucho to say the secret word.

[@workingears]

Stephen Collins Foster (July 4, 1826 - January 13, 1864), known as the "father of American music" lololol! Jay is basically saying what old music is this bird gonna sing ahahahhahaha hilarious!

[@fitnessfreak7851]

Poncho!!!!!! Johnny Carson got a chance to see him!!!

[@alanatolstad4824]

Barbara: I was hoping to access your web site, but it wouldn't go through for me.---I had a teacher, in North Dakota 1958, named Heidenreich, and wondered how common that name is. She eventually married and moved to, Maine I think. I don't have more information than that. ---It was a joy to see your name in this amazing clip!

[@BarbaraHeidenreich]

I am not sure....the last name is not as uncommon a it sounds :)

[@alanatolstad4824]

@@BarbaraHeidenreich Ah well, it was worth a try!

[@kittycat1302]

Barbara Heidenreich @

[@nirmalasinghsingh1729]

Credit goes to the trainer

[@sjenk5000]

Why didn't he hug the male participants ?

[@lunastarr1925]

All d three birds r winners......

[@Shazzadut1]

Seeing Jay Leno put his arms around the female trainer was very creepy, in light of the #MeToo revelations......

[@muffintop420]

She looked uncomfortable :(

[@CaspianDanes]

Big fan of all of you and your birds. You've inspired me to work with Barbosa, my Miligold Macaw, to see if he can sing anything. Being a Macaw, he isn't a huge talker, but he doesn't whistle either, so perhaps he could learn a tune or two! Maybe a little Lady Gaga?!

[@parakeet8157]

Props to Nicky, Poncho & Groucho🎉

[@gordogo]

Great job Groucho and you too Barbara. My caique Stui was impressed since he can only whistle his songs like Yankee Doodle or his favorite The Andy Griffith show . I saw this live if i remember right. Now I watch Jay Leno's Garage. No more tonight shows for me . Jays were the best.

[@karlehamel]

god parrots are awesome!

[@dantheman5745]

Kudos to you for not elbowing Jay in the face when he put his hands around your waist. Though I wouldn't have faulted you if you did. Wow, did THAT look inappropriate.

[@richardrobbins1422]

Watching Leno's irritating antics makes me SOOooo miss Carson!

[@sharondunbar254]

aaww sweet Pebble

[@kiwi007]

The Amazon must be amazing.

[@sodacoaster]

Jay is such an idiot LOL!!! You did a good job handling Jay Barbara!!! He needed more guidance than Groucho! But you're right it was good exposure for their plight.