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Then the cockatoo was replaced with a stuffed prop. The trainer played the role of the guard and grabbed the bird with caution. The scene in which the security guard appears to snatch the bird off the actor’s knee and stuff it into a bag was filmed in separate shots. The bird was not actually present during any of the “electric whip” effects - editing only made it appear that way. The cockatoo was unfazed by noises on the set and by welding performed in one scene, which was kept a safe distance from the animal and filmed only briefly. For scenes in which the bird is seen reacting to a loud noise or commotion, this behavior was trained - trainers cued the bird to “dance” or rigged the perch to move, which encouraged the bird to jump off. The cockatoo’s wings were clipped, which is customary for the bird’s safety it limits or eliminates flight. The bird was rested and given treats between takes. All food and beverages fed to the cockatoo was deemed safe for consumption. All grounds were inspected for hazards and sets were closed and secured.
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All perches were secured, and cages were inspected and made comfortable. Trainers cued the action using hand signals and verbal commands. All of this was mild action for the well-trained bird, and the actor (who also owns a bird just like this one) was instructed on the bird’s proper handling. Throughout the film, Ivan (Mickey Rourke) has a pet cockatoo, which is seen perched on mechanical equipment, being fed by an actor while perched on the actor’s knee and sitting on the actor’s shoulder.