This Wild Cockatoo Does This To His Favorite Person Every Day | The Dodo Wild Hearts

[@larissadelgado1969]

The fact that the cockatoo brought his wife, his bestfriend, and then later his circle of friends to the human's apartment. lol

[@kakalimukherjee3297]

My grandfather used to feed a flock cockatoos breads (not quite breads, Indian un-yeasted flat breads, rotis). Even ten long years after he is gone, some still hang out near our house. They have an astonishing memory, and quite unexpectedly, powerful emotions

[@larissadelgado1969]

@@kakalimukherjee3297 wow that’s amazing!! ♥️

[@cerb1221]

birds are super smart and have emotions, so the cockatoo trusted her.

[@minecraftweeeweeweeb8695]

*cries in asian*

[@jeanchapman6739]

yea i had that happen with black crows first 1 then 21 they love there can cat food

[@chorrellpique4057]

Hope she’s aware that moving is not an option now.

[@thir13en59]

“So this unit is a 2 bedroom, but you could make one room an office and it also comes with a flock of wild cockatoos, but they’re friendly. Did I show you the kitchen?”

[@Alaskflls]

@@thir13en59 have to get a house still one day

[@youtubeaccount8056]

so true 🤣

[@crystalchavez4576]

@@thir13en59 lol 😆 that would be the reason I would get it 😝 ❤️

[@jadajada405]

indeed for the next 60 + years

[@malenotyalc]

When a wild animal befriends you that must be the best. They aren't "yours" like a pet, but a true friend who chooses to come visit you.

[@andyman8630]

kinda like our relationships with dogs, cats, cattle and other domesticated creatures - before we became supposedly 'civilized' we used to interact with all of nature just as this lady does edit: as equal siblings of the one Mother Earth

[@LoneStarStinger]

You should watch “My Octopus Teacher”. It’s really something

[@patrickdean9797]

she is so lucky to have friends like that

[@DoodleToast-c4o]

😭❤️ well said.

[@shonnyjaid4020]

My belief is the best animal or “pet” you will have in your life picks you, not you picking them. So to be selected by a wild animal (many instances of it happening) is a very special thing. Or even out of a litter, animals seem to pick better then what people do 😂 my cat of 13 years, if i ever bring anyone home and she jumps up and off afterwards means I don’t keep em (in her mind). My partner hates cats, first met my chichi, she left me forlorn and laid with him.

[@jennh2096]

This is truly the right way to bring birds into our lives, by their choice, with freedom to fly, and without cages. This would be so awesome to experience.

[@cosmothebirdlover6129]

Shut up.

[@dlsmpsn]

I have heard that when a captive bird feels stress, they pluck their feathers out. You sure don't see that with these guys (and gals).

[@cosmothebirdlover6129]

@@dlsmpsn please shut up

[@susandumbill8805]

I'm amazed at how these birds are flying around outside! And that they have befriended a human neighbor! Just goes to show it can work. They seem so happy, and we'll cared for 🐦❤️ 🐦❤️🐦❤️

[@seltaeb9691]

​@@susandumbill8805 they are wild birds! We see the pet ones but that's their home in Australia & in flocks. Too have them alone is cruel, we are no substitute & they are mentally damaged.

[@heliannaabbott2023]

Most incredible part: she can tell them all apart.😂

[@sugarnads]

They all look different.

[@chrono-glitchwaterlily8776]

Once you spend a lot of time with them, you would as well. Imagine them as dogs you raise and send them out with look alikes. Not only that, but you can also memorize their behavior

[@Atillatzke]

She gave them their names. And she most likely choosed names that had some personal reference for her to some of their individual characteristics. Like the one with the big crown she called french fries. She might have named that other one Bob due to some funny behaviour she observed in him that reminded her of a human Bob she knows etc. She might get confused from time to time until she recognizes that reference point in the animal again but other than that its not really that hard.

[@peachiibubbles4937]

Lol

[@richardwicks4190]

I used to do dog rescue for Samoyeds and we'd occasionally get together with our fosters/dogs and people who had previously adopted. If you've ever seen a Samoyed that will all look the same to you, and honestly I could get confused which dog was mine when 50 Samoyeds were all together at once but you learn to tell them apart.

[@TheMaybebaby90]

Mrs Floofington is looking at her husband thinking “Darling, don’t mess this up, she has snacks at her place”

[@ericdpeerik3928]

* throws wineglass off table *

[@2t0rmclaw]

@@ericdpeerik3928 🤣

[@Gol3mMkVI]

underrated comment lul

[@issimonete]

Don;’t worry, they’ll just eat the house if theres no snacks. Not a good idea to feed these fuckers

[@stretched_heartstrings]

@@issimonete bruh why you cursing on a wholesome video.

[@kaiabrewer9635]

I love that she has these cute creative names for the birds Then there's Bob

[@OnilMarteNavarroza]

Poor Bob! 🤣

[@ricardoheaby2392]

you dont wanna know what bob did

[@OnilMarteNavarroza]

@@ricardoheaby2392 for some reason, this made me sing with a tune of "I want to know what love is" song. 🤣🤣🤣

[@uhuraenterprise6372]

..and French fries lol

[@JohnSmith-kv8dx]

Just like a gathering of humans, there is almost certainly a 'Bob' in there at some point.

[@barbaraness4507]

That’s the best way to have wild animal pets. Not in cages, or restricted. 💕

[@wildlifegardenssydney7492]

So true❤

[@EFantasic]

What a remarkable relationship to build with wild birds! They're so smart and so sweet. They clearly trust her.

[@AxxLAfriku]

NO! NO! NO! Many people say I am sick in the head. NOOOO!!!! I don't believe them. But there are so many people commenting this stuff on my videos, that I have 1% doubt. So I have to ask you right now: Do you think I am sick in the head? Thanks for helping, my dear emil,

[@rootsgirl777]

@@AxxLAfriku NO!

[@actualgarbage8549]

@@AxxLAfriku No

[@AntAciieed]

There's heaps of studies that show parrots to be 80% more intelligent than cats and birds , most cockies and lorikeets are super smart here in Australia

[@altmelpitch64]

@@AxxLAfriku no

[@musicorumdraco2792]

its a formal greeting for Cockatoos to give a foot shake you have learned well

[@EnvyTVable]

in birdculture that is considered a foot move

[@kjford587]

@@EnvyTVable in human culture it is too. Shocking i know

[@panzerkrieg3509]

I went to a pet store once and they had this cockatoo that would offer his foot to shake hands but then he'd pull your hand in amd bite you lol.

[@nonothingnever]

@@panzerkrieg3509 cockatoos can be notorious pranksters.

[@OnlyKaerius]

@@panzerkrieg3509 Probably terribly bored in his cage. They're smart birds and almost as long lived as us. The ones I've known have really enjoyed being petted too. I've yet to be bitten by one, but they sure have a powerful bite.

[@pamelamays4186]

Plot twist: They're stopping by to see a human in its natural habitat.

[@fionwynwyldemane1125]

Well played 😄

[@douglasmartins7808]

They get scratched, fed, and watered and know she won't hurt them. Shame pet birds are on a decline in the USA.

[@jenniekelly571]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@imgood8341]

They probably know that humans have their back

[@jimfreeman4474]

That is a great comment!!

[@loganentertainment1814]

These are the moments, that make life worth living.

[@Mynipplesmychoice]

Seriously I’m not enchanted.

[@jeffreypriess898]

Why can't you ever let me just enjoy the moment?!?

[@corneliali7747]

I like there's Mr and Mrs Floofington, Honkerton, French Fries, and then there's Bob.

[@birdlover7776]

Cute lol

[@ricardo1e93]

We all have a Bob... It's like that friend Steve from that song ;)

[@Aprilluvsfood]

Always a "Bob"😊 ...good enough as long as she never has to ask "What about Bob?"

[@bobtepedino5661]

Bobs are the best!!

[@justincoloma3721]

There’s one named grumpy stumps and another named colonel mustard

[@dactylus611]

Mr. Floofington: So, you've been drinking? Without me? Unacceptable *flings wine glass off table*

[@animerlon]

I think he was upset because it was empty. 😁

[@shysensei2348]

😂😂😂 he wanted to have a swig too

[@trulysarahgrace]

She's like an actual Disney princess.

[@michaelversace4441]

Then most Australians are. This is quite common.

[@charlotte6154]

@@michaelversace4441 Wait really? :o

[@fgip358]

@@charlotte6154 yea my Australian friends are best friends with spiders

[@injunsun]

I had an unusual moment like that with a Carolina Wren last year, twice. I had peeked in on a nest, let the babies see me, smell me, and touch my finger if they wanted, while their parents looked on. I would chat at them, whistle, make kissey noises, etc.. When the babies fledged, I thought that was that, but days later, one came near, and then climbed onto my hand from a log in was seated on. I was just upset I didnt have my phone to take a picture! When it was done being admired, it flew off, but stayed near, watching me do yardwork. The next day, in the front yard, I assume it was the same one, landed on a large pot, and after I took a couple pics of it, I again coaxed it to climb onto my finger, then hand, and this time I was ready. I took several selfies with it, including where I brought it up for a kiss. I got just before and just after it gently pecked my lips, and then it flew off. It is the happiest I have ever looked in any picture ever taken, aside from dancing with my late husband at my late sister's first wedding reception.

[@cockatooexe7693]

Best disney princess animal

[@vancegilmore245]

It is so beautiful how Bob, Frenchfry and the Floofingtons have accepted you as a friend over there in Australia. You are a very nice person with a lovely home, Suzy.

[@Fi6ment]

don’t forget Honkerton!

[@SpookiCooki]

This is the ideal way to have birds in your life in my opinion. No cages, no obligations. Just a friendship where the bird is still free to do whatever they want.

[@j.p.8276]

I really envy the rare souls who can have this experience with wild animals. I can't imagine having interactions with lowland gorillas, mountain lions, bob cats, whatever and living to tell about it. I usually wind up getting bitten, scratched and impaled.

[@daniello9155]

@@j.p.8276 Lol. one day, one day.

[@daniello9155]

So true, they dont belong in cages. Beautiful name by the way Josey.

[@vickyvey1657]

totally agree with you. And exempt of attitude we normally see around e.g. "Ohhh found this baby "abandoned" by his/her mom, therefore, I will take home to pet" ... Then they get bored and overwhelmed and will secretly throw it away...

[@oriraykai3610]

@@vickyvey1657 - Whatever you can do to take an animal out of the rat race of "eat or be eaten" even for a little while, is good karma for you AND the animal.

[@MrGilRoland]

We all know they are bragging with their friends that they have trained a human.

[@Tsubakiee]

haha so true! I've been owned by a few parrots in my life.

[@narisasenethavilay9951]

I feel like my bird is gonna fly out one day and brag about he taught me to say ow after he bites me

[@claztube]

This is so real. Our so called fur/feather/scaley friends are always working to adapt and modify our 'behavior' to favor theirs. I know my fur friend thinks I'm crazy for stumbling around on two spindly legs when I have four limbs. And why do I covet my fur friend's fecal material so much? Bagging it up and securing it in a locker. Is that for the really lean times idiot human?

[@JOHN----DOE]

Reminds me of the old joke: A Frenchman walks into a bar with a parrot on his head. The bartender says, "Wow, where'd you get that?" And the parrot says, "France. There are millions of them there."

[@tammylaronde8593]

😂😂😂😂

[@jca245]

When I was in the Army, I was stationed on Okinawa, Japan. I was the barracks sergeant and had my own room, a pretty sweet deal. Walking through the town, I saw a small pet store and saw this beautiful white cockatoo I a cage there. Out of curiosity, I asked how much and the lady said $50 us dollars. I talked with my first segargent and he let me keep her in my room. We became very close. and I kept the top art of the cage open and made a perch from an old floor lamp. She became part of my life and woke me up in the mornings by flying over to the bed and pulling the blanket away from my face and grooming my eyebrows and lashes. I took her outside and let her fly around but she alway wanted to stay close to me and sit on my shoulder. When my tour was up I tried to take he back to the states but the animal quarantine restrictions were very strict and she would have had to stay in quarantine for a month by herself. I found a friend that was living on the island and gave her to him and his family a couple months before I left and visited her almost every day until she got used to them. I still think about here and wished I could have brought her home.

[@keithearnest7945]

That is an awesome story!!!! Reading this really brought me joy, thank you

[@nadjaberyl1487]

Are you still in touch with her new owners? Is she doing all right?

[@jca245]

I left okinawa in 1983 and stayed in touch for a couple years but lost contact with them. They were bird people with a couple parrots of their own so I know she was left in good hands. People as how I knew my cockato was a female. I had her with me for 2 years, and I named her Sam. About a year after I got her, I found an egg in her nesting cage. I looked at her and she looked just as surprised as me. So after that I still called her Sam, but it was short for Samanthra. Also, I never mentioned that she was an Umbrella cockato. Her crest was very large when she raised it. She liked it when I scratched the bald spot under it. Lol. To this day when I look at the pictures of her and I I still miss her.

[@guiAI]

Thank's for sharing your story! Get another pet animal!

[@sideswiped6874]

when my daughter moved out she left her cat. I love him, he barffs. I cant let him outside because the wild cats will kill him and eat him, he barffs. he is 12 now and he cries because he gets bored. he has now bonded with me, he barffs. if I give him away I know he will be unhappy so we keep him. he barffs. my wife has a Blue Tip cat, the tip's of his ears are Navy Blue, the Vet tells me he is worth $1000. I can't let him outside ether. and my wife wont let me sell him. he barffs

[@SteveAcomb]

Having wild animals as “guests” like this instead of keeping them in cages as “pets” seems WAY more respectful. What a heartwarming story!

[@Joeyblondewolf2]

If I was in lockdown with these little guys I wouldn't want to leave even after lockdown 😂 ❤️

[@Doesntmatter20]

I don’t want to leave to be honest 😬🤭 I love working from home with my hubby and 3 cats

[@triarb5790]

All through lockdown the flock of bickering Lorikeets that come to my bird feeder competed for prime pozzie on the podium with a flock of Galahs. Their antics, hanging up side down in the trees, telling me off for not refilling the bird feeder, splashing rainbow colours through the air as they squabbled, kept me sane and gave me joy. We luckily also received visit from.King Parrots, Corellas and the occasional Cockie. Australian birds are such comedians and so full of spunk, I love it!

[@marlenevanderwesthuizen4274]

My goodness. I haven't seen anything like this before.

[@MilosAdventure]

Lol same. I wanna move to Australia

[@Jess_in_Vegas]

What's LockDown?

[@josephgalvan8527]

Aww that is such a wholesome and loving bond she has with all the birds. They really do trust her and they adopted her

[@chenfeizhou306]

666 likes. Can't ruin that.

[@OnlyKaerius]

@@chenfeizhou306 718 now, go ahead.

[@chenfeizhou306]

@@OnlyKaerius Thanks, not it's 751

[@lindagibney3134]

Best thing about it they are not caged nothing is tied on their feet they are free as a bird should be! 💕

[@officersquarehead]

Indeed!

[@tofudoesntscream]

Yes! Birds should never be caged.

[@rileywolf5432]

Word!

[@badassfuckingcat]

@@tofudoesntscream I have a bird and a nice cage but he is always outside

[@SirDoodsAlot]

@@badassfuckingcat same but my bird passed a week ago

[@Sharonmxg]

what an incredible experience! This is a real perk of living in Australia.

[@blakearius]

Yeh its quite magestic when they sit at the kitchen window and take food from your hand.. until you realize they're doing constant damage to the wooden frame when your not looking. My neighbor had the edges of his door chewed off.

[@natehill8069]

The exception to the rule that everything in Australia is trying to kill you.

[@someone8240]

When they have kids call them the flooflings

[@saniak3819]

egg cheese yesss

[@imgood8341]

crrrrriiiiinnnnngggggeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jpshawcross]

flooflets

[@someone8240]

@@jpshawcross for the grandchildren

[@andyman8630]

Mr Floofing Jnr

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

Imagine waking up to that every day! What a wonderful thing. You know you're a good person when wild animals choose to come to you.

[@SRM2025]

They are amazing indeed Mandy 😊 Cockatoo’s are really loud so you can’t miss them and their sound is almost prehistoric like. My friend from Canada came to visit with her little boy and a flock flew over screeching as they do and the poor lad thought dinosaurs were coming in the sky and he started crying, bless his heart. 😊 He has heard nothing like it before.

[@Xyzien]

Is this kind of cinferella story?😂

[@purplenurple9812]

They have told their friends that she is a safe person to hang out with😁😁😁very sweet video☺

[@lapislazuli06]

Right!? I thought the same 😂❤

[@kamsteele8099]

Isn't that amazing?

[@DJSilver88]

Word of "beak" travels fast❣️a safe, rest-stop at a friendly haven❣️ lol🕊️❤️🕊️ 🕊️❤️🕊️

[@aidenmornay]

Mr and Mrs floofington,the best names

[@MisterTingles]

"He makes these really cute honks." **...honk.**

[@madison_b1818]

I love how Mrs. floofington, just came and shoved him away from the window. She’s like,” get out the way boy, I want to see Human too!”

[@destinyflower9411]

XD

[@kaigaikarano]

or she just "where is it? another woman you always visited?! Uh-oh--- she seems nice. hmm"

[@eschwarz1003]

little did she know that Bob was Sir Wellesley Billingsworth the third, of Birdshireham Estates

[@corlinabeerenz7323]

Bwahaha that's too funny :D

[@JohnSmith-mk1rj]

Well...Bob for short.

[@harikiran4339]

😂😂 so specific, I wonder why?

[@eschwarz1003]

@@harikiran4339 for the humor

[@SpriteZz.png.]

👏👏👏👏👏 i have no words just👏👏👏👏

[@MuckyPup115]

They are so incredibly intelligent.

[@Darwinsmom]

When I had a pet Quaker, he made friends with several wild birds in the neighbourhood. Every day at around 2 PM, a beautiful Blue Jay would land on my balcony, perch on the rail and get as close to the balcony door as possible. He would hang out and chat back and forth with Beetle and it was adorable to see. Every day, always within 10 minutes of 2 PM. After we lost Beetle in an accident, the Blue Jay continued to come to the balcony looking for him for nearly a month. It was heartbreaking - the Jay would desperately try to get into my apartment, almost like he thought I was keeping Beetle from him. Seeing this video reminded me f their bond and just how amazing it was.

[@Lollita23]

Awwwwwww

[@SassafrasTee7366]

Awe I’m sorry for your loss

[@p1nkfreud]

What is a "Quaker"? In America that's a type of cult lmao

[@Darwinsmom]

@@p1nkfreud No, no - NOT the Quakers from the oatmeal box either. LMAO. Quakers are a species of small parrot native to Central and South America (IIRC). They have a bright green body and a grey breast area and feature some teals and brighter colours in their underfeathers. They can be a gorgeous soft blue, or grey or even yellow I think (never seen a yellow one though). In New York City there are wild flocks of once-tamed pets who escaped or were set free. They live in large colonies and build incredible nests. They make awesome pets for people who learn how to deal with them properly, but they an be incredibly noisy. They are decent talkers and pick up human speech fairly quickly. I wish I could share their amazing qualities with people who do not know about them. The biggest difference between Quakers and most of the other parrots kept as pets is that their tails long and thin compared with, say, an African Grey with its broad, blunt tail. Look for wild Quaker nests in NYC here on KZbin - the magnificence of their structures will blow your mind! Having a beautiful Quaker cuddle into your shoulder is a really neat experience - they almost purr when they are quite happy (mine all did - I have had three).

[@p1nkfreud]

Darwinsmom Wow that's awesome thanks! Yeah I was very confused when you said you had one as a pet and figured I'd understood things horribly wrong hahaha

[@Breadrunner.]

"10 AM is not the time be drinking! (Throws glass off the table).

[@giannamcdermott3399]

An astute observation I’m sure did not go unnoticed by most viewers; yet failed to mention. Why? Isn’t it likely they simply chose not to judge another who only wanted to share a brief requite of joy&hope amidst a terrifying deadly pandemic that’s left many in sequestered isolation & loneliness by their govmt? The loss of G-d’s highest gift to humankind-bonding relationships- even briefly-can be almost unbearable, esp to those who have yet to recognise His Love. Applaud her gift & let go of judgement for that is G-d’s domain, not ours.

[@Breadrunner.]

@@giannamcdermott3399 I lost interest a few lines in, but then noticed you were spouting God nonsense, so I lost even more interest..

[@lynnlynn9124]

@@Breadrunner. and it was edited!! I didn't even make it to any god stuff once, I realized it was not a joke. Thanks for the warning✌

[@Breadrunner.]

@@lynnlynn9124 what happened now? I think I was intoxicated when this conversation happened.. apologies.

[@cufflink44]

Imagine living in a place where the wild birds out your window aren't sparrows or crows but COCKATOOS! And not just cockatoos, but ones that come visit you in your home! Wow. Just wow.

[@amandaskaggs4696]

Exactly what I was thinking! What an incredible experience!

[@Sweetlyfe]

I live in the Victorian bush and I get large flocks of them, and loads of other parrots, I love them, they come over first thing in the morning and before dusk, they are very noisy birds, but I loved watching them from my deck.

[@triarb5790]

Here, they are as common as sunshine. Oh sorry, yes we have a lot of that too. 😎🦜

[@MilosAdventure]

It’s truly incredible

[@JamieBarrington]

I know right? What a beautiful sight that must be. ❤️ However, I will say that I absolutely adore crows (and all the corvid sub-species). They are little birdy geniuses. 🎓

[@summahsmith2520]

Haha. Adorable. I’ve got this kind of friendship with a few magpies. The mum brings her new baby with her every year and then the baby gets to know me. I hand feed them. They have waddled on into the house before too but I always leave the door open so they can leave when they’re ready. My Dad also has his little birdie mates at his work. He found 2 baby crows that had fallen from their nest. They’re grown up now but since Dad saved them and he kept feeding them now they come visit him every day at work. Along with a couple of sparrows also which Dad likes. They recognise my Dad’s Kenworth prime mover as soon as they see his truck they’re straight over to him. The little sparrows love Dad in particular because they know he protects them from the bigger birds which bully them. The 2 crows along with the sparrows always rock up same time together when they see his truck waiting for him. They stick by him and even follow him. Everyone at his work has been told never scare the birds cause they are Mark Smith’s birds. Haha. They truly are beautiful creatures. I’d love to befriend a cockie. They have such personality. Lucky woman.

[@TheOtakugurl14]

"Hi I'm Mr Floofy, and this is my friend, Mrs Floofy." "Hi...I'm Bob."

[@johndoh4064]

"What About Bob ?"

[@peterkezas8083]

Oh i get it. Its an undertale reference

[@TomTastyTreats]

WelCOm to FLoofY viLLaG Us FloOfs havE a DEep hiStoRY

[@bullettime8760]

H0I..!! I'm temmy dis my friend temmy

[@adele._.001]

Aww mr fluffy is so cute and you even get to pet them lucky

[@maxnaz47]

mr fluffy? Begone commoner!

[@AugustOfTheWinter]

Day 69 of quarantine: the parrots have made me one of their own

[@Evan490BC]

Day 101 of quarantine: the parrots are now filming a video for KZbin!

[@Ir0nMa1d3n]

Lol cute

[@IVThesimple3436]

Day 70, I have been trained to fly by the parrots

[@noname_noname_]

@@IVThesimple3436 Day 71, I failed to fly. Now im on wheelchair

[@breakingbacon658]

Day 72: either the drugs the doctor gave me are really good or the birds have learned to talk.

[@vickykimzey5547]

you have special gift with birds. I know I have them. Not everyone has the patience it takes. Bravo to you

[@saram4440]

I can't get over how much healthier these birds looks than most domestic ones I've seen.

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

That’s because they don’t belong in captivity. It’s really sad that humans think that this is OK to keep them in captivity. I hope that birds will not be allowed to be pets in the future when people become more educated about how wrong it is.

[@keeyandameen1688]

@@anti-ethniccleansing465 well as long as they are not held too badly in captivity it should be ok like allowing them to be free 12/7 care and free roaming?

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@bearwastaken6579 That is _not_ what the vets tell you. They tell you to lock pet birds in their cage at night when it’s time to go to sleep, and then put a sheet covering over the cage. Not sure where you got your info from, but it was wrong when being compared to what vets instruct. Of course I don’t do that, as like I said, my parrot’s cage never gets locked (and I don’t put a sheet covering over his cage either). Now, you said “first of all...” which implies you have more points to come that you will be making (points that will start with “second of all,” “third of all,” etc), but you ended your comment after only making one (wrong) point. Did you have any other input you wanted to leave? I would love the opportunity to correct you on any other info you are misinformed about.

[@monicshastings8945]

I was going to make that exact point, about how much healthier they look

[@thewanderingartists]

Pet birds are *hand raised* to be pets, and they live even longer, they are family too and most of them go to sleep in a cage the cage is for their safety, I have 6 rescue cockatiels and they roam free from morning to night and go to sleep only in the cage.

[@spacecat3198]

Plot Twist: She's actually their pet.

[@lairdcummings9092]

Community-owned "Service Human." Provides scritches to emotionally-fragile cockatoos.

[@minwellitsanicknamebegrate2531]

@@lairdcummings9092 they can count on her to give them snacks no doubt and water and free entertainment lol probably why they keep returning they extremely smart after all

[@gjbeaudry1484]

Awesome!!!

[@keldaogg2157]

Sounds right to me!

[@TheMainCore]

@@lairdcummings9092 Haha yeah! She is even in a glass cage!

[@bigvimfuego]

Honkerton's wee honk is so cute.

[@andyman8630]

(honk)

[@cindyaraya7317]

@Anxiety Brain, It is so adorable and precious at the same time!

[@fpcooper95]

And he had a little feather beard, my heart

[@dandeliondown7920]

Much better than Harpo Marx. :D

[@nakibulamin9719]

When you have pure gold heart. This sweet things will happen.

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

I love everything about them, but I especially like the way they waddle when they walk.

[@cynthiadelvalle3437]

Yes, really cute.

[@robloxbrothers1247]

Then he waddled away waddle waddle✨

[@peecee1384]

And graze neighbourhood footpaths like sheep…

[@katherynscleaning5807]

My Chihuahua walks the same way and I love her

[@latonyagreen-warner7402]

How do you tell the difference between the Mr. And the Mrs.? She is so lucky to be able to have these experiences with these wild birds

[@texicaliblues]

Males have black eyes while females have dark reddish-brown eyes. You have to be up close and have good lighting. It's this way in most, if not all, cockatoo species.

[@narendermakhijani9512]

Hi In animal or bird kingdom the male is always nicer looking and bigger. Consider lions or peacocks . Thank u.

[@madelyntielking6483]

@@narendermakhijani9512 Actually, the females in birds are generally larger, considering that they lay the eggs

[@bari2883]

@@narendermakhijani9512 not in this species they are nearly identical. Look at budgies the male isn't more attractive or colourful and bigger either.

[@bari2883]

Is that right? I visit a caged one and ive wondered what sex it is. Thanks I will check it out now.

[@laurafedora5385]

All the perks of owning a cockatoo, with none of the drawbacks 😂

[@jeremywade6986]

Yes, for both her and the birds!

[@pineappleparty1624]

I'm sure she turned into that poop covered homeless lady in home alone 2 after this.

[@Mynipplesmychoice]

I’m not enchanted by any of this.

[@didyoujustwhat]

@@Mynipplesmychoice k

[@cosmothebirdlover6129]

@@Mynipplesmychoice nobody asked

[@maureenackerley8024]

I think it says a lot about you if "wild" birds have trusted you enough to befriend you. You must have a beautiful soul. 💕

[@jgvtc559]

They were someones pet that got loose and picked a new owner lol

[@savipasu6662]

She has the pleasure of making friends with such wonderful birds and they have the freedom to visit her when they want rather than being locked in a cage

[@gilmaclean6614]

We rented the apartment right in front of you 10 years ago and the highlight of our time there was the cockatoos landing on the balcony railing. What a gift. Love Manly, can't wait to get back one day

[@arun_kannan]

What 😳!!!!. This was 10 years ago ?

[@cimmerianj8997]

@@arun_kannan No, he's saying he used to live in Manly (where this video was taken) 10 years ago.

[@thekid4576]

Small world

[@sheerluckholmes5468]

@@arun_kannan Dude, 10 years ago the world was still free.

[@infallibleblue]

That’s so cool!

[@yeeturmcbeetur8197]

I think the birds are worried about the humans. They aren’t coming out like they used too 😂

[@Ir0nMa1d3n]

Funny and sad but you have got a point there. This may be true! My daughter and I will go feed the seagulls and I thought this same exact thing

[@the_trevoir]

Holy moley I think you may be on to something there.

[@louissteven8862]

Australia is a lot more minor Covid wise. Well except for Melb and part of Sydney.

[@csillakaszas7285]

*to

[@kemalhussein6106]

Literally what a name 'French Fry' ...Brilliant. The lady in this video is a beautiful soul.

[@notchback93]

I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that I’m very jealous

[@valentinaminauro352]

Me to🙄

[@lairdcummings9092]

Same.

[@somerandomgamer8504]

I'm jealous too; the ones that visit me just chew everything in sight unless I feed them

[@queen_of_4]

Me too, I dislike cats and of all the animals that can come to me on a daily basis, i get to feed - a cat 😏... i call him Mao 😅

[@TheScorpiolady31]

Highly jealous

[@firefly361]

He brought his whole extended family.

[@macforme]

If she isn't careful... they will bring their whole neighborhood!!!

[@w0lfy340]

he just brought the rest of the floofington family

[@aris1869]

What if those were their kids?!

[@injunsun]

@@aris1869 That was my thought, too. As they are social, territorial, and smart, that wouldn't surprise me at all. I was waiting for one to have learned some language and say something to her.

[@kiki29073]

@@injunsun I'm wondering if a pet that talked well got loose and found a flock of it would teach others to talk also? Would there then be flocks of wild Cockatoos, Budgies, Macaws, Parrots out just talking to each other?

[@galaxxegg]

Ah yes screaming flying toddlers that live for 40 years I love them so much

[@dalelc43]

"Cocky Bennet" was a Sulphur Crested Cockatoo who lived to 120.

[@lynnekells6163]

80 years plus 😊

[@sasdagreat8052]

@@dalelc43 That's almost as old as the oldest human... Imagine living with one bird your entire life.

[@corruptedslayer4377]

Screaming flying toddlers...words I thought I would never read

[@frosty6526]

I can second this comment I’ve had one of these birds for over 13 years

[@suzyq8021]

You must be a lovely person. The birds can feel it! Bless you all.

[@levent8208]

Yes they can, your are a Suzy too !

[@MrSa458]

That's cute how the birds get together and hangout with the lady God bless her soul and the birds too🙌🛐🙏

[@mawielimbo]

They look so cute when they walk

[@quinsterscro]

It’s such a beautiful relationship where the birds are so comfortable with this human and her home, yet they are still able to be wild and live freely. Just a perfect friendship.

[@injunsun]

Also, no poop, no necessary feeding, and no vet bills. I would love that.

[@dmcy4270]

This woman has a beautiful and pure soul because these birds are VERY smart, they won't have trust in just anyone.

[@KateHolloman]

That is just the sweetest! :) Made my morning!

[@akAsha6E6D]

mine too!!!!

[@adambgunn]

I know .. right?

[@kroakie4]

It really is special. These wild birds chose her to be their companion.

[@bigman7612]

Same

[@oliverwu2573]

Funny thing is it was my morning too aha

[@captianbrave]

This is how birds should be. Wild and free and not being miserable and caged. Hats off to the lady who understands and treats them well.

[@jenniekelly571]

I couldn't agree more!! I hate seeing people who have birds caged and their wings clipped. All I can think about is how happy they would be if they were outside. I feel the same way when I see dogs in people's back yard, 50 feet from the house in a 4x4 kennel. The birds and the dogs have lost hope and you can see it in their eyes. 😥😥

[@imgood8341]

seriously though

[@captianbrave]

@@jenniekelly571I know right.

[@jaquigreenlees]

@@jenniekelly571 I'll raise you, 4'x4' kennel in a yard is far better than the cruel treatment of having a large dog in an apartment or condo. I see that way to often. As far as birds go, the parrots I see in Canada are all bred in captivity, most are very well treated and cared for. Those that aren't get taken by animal rescue and fostered into a better home. Greyhaven is the parrot center for my area, you have to pass 2 interviews to get to the point of paying large cash to have a parrot, which is still legally Greyhaven's bird. Greyhaven WILL pull a bird of it is not well treated. An old roomie bought a Moluccan Cockatoo and actually signed it over to Greyhaven to insure he would always have a good home. The bird was nuts, he adored rhythm and blues instrumental music ( dancing and singing to it ). Very well behaved though, to the point of walking from my shoulder to my wrist before pooping so it wouldn't get on me. I frequently walked 5 - 6 miles with him on my wrist or shoulder.

[@LadyJ_88]

I'm so envious of all these ppl who have amazing animal experiences. The only critters that seem to like me are the 6 & 8 legged ones I'm terrified of 😂

[@littlepetkingdome7492]

At my local park there's signs saying not to feed the wild life(for obvious reasons😂but people still do) anyway the squirrels get fed so often by families that visit that you can literally pet them😂 sometimes I'll bring "squirl safe food" and they just hop over and let me pet them while feeding them

[@DCARA06]

Octopus?

[@LadyJ_88]

@@DCARA06 lol I wish!!

[@birdlover7776]

Have you seen the Dodo video of the guy with the jumping spider on his desk? It’s pretty darn cute...

[@LadyJ_88]

@@birdlover7776 Okay I'll admit there are a few exceptions, jumping spiders being one of them :) As cute as they are however, if one were to jump on me I'd lose my damn mind lol

[@IngwiePhoenix_nb]

The fact they walked over when she called them, and hopped on their lap for pats. Just how adorable is this

[@marieslabbert6009]

They must love her company, because it does not look like she feeds them. Too beautiful!

[@wizewizard1840]

Seeing these wild parrots interacting with a human, all trustful and innocent - it just melts my heart.

[@Salomeii]

When she talked about "holding hands" with Mr. Floofy and I saw him shake "hands" with her toe... my jaw dropped and I was done! This is amazing!!! They are coming to visit and hangout because I want to be there and they are wild!!! Loving this!!!! :) Sweet, wonderful birds and Sweet wonderful human! What a match!!!

[@MilosAdventure]

It’s the best life

[@jonkaminsky8382]

This is how to have the best of both worlds for these beautiful creatures; Human companionship and complete freedom to live in the wild - cage free!

[@gioknows]

We had a Moluccan Cockatoo and it was the most gentle bird. She would stay on your arm all day. The more you pet her the happier she was. She NEVER bit or lunged at anybody. She was amazing.

[@craig3592]

she bit people you just didn't know about it

[@navsingh5383]

You where both lucky to have each other.

[@Kim.Miller]

What happened to her? Don't they live long lives?

[@gioknows]

@@Kim.Miller My uncle made a perch for her but he painted it not realizing that birds chew everything and I believe the paint poisoned her. I gave her a grape one morning and about 15 minutes later I noticed she still had the grape in her mouth and wasn't moving very much. I took her out of the cage and had her on my arm and she threw up and about 30 seconds later died right in my arms and I am actually tearing up just thinking about it. So sad...

[@lotsofstuff123official]

@@Kim.Miller they can live as long as a human, but most live for around 40-50 years. I think the oldest age ever recorded in a cockatoo was 92 years

[@Dabkking]

How the tables have turned, we are locked in a cage and they are out and freeeeeeee😂😂

[@yvonneiversen8749]

So observant

[@matthewcullen1298]

Not so much in Queensland. It's been reasonably good during covid

[@freshencounter]

The whole world of beasts are safer that way! Humans are freak’n dangerous animals!!!

[@Creamstp]

@@freshencounter Amen to that...

[@aspieotaku3580]

Thanks covid 19

[@SunChaoJun]

Bird 1: Mr. Floofington Bird 2: Mrs. Floofington "Aww what cute names" Bird 3: Bob

[@aidenmornay]

I used to live in Sydney,miss these beautiful birds,and the Aussies, these birds have a wonderful smell

[@amypagekaviani5661]

I am American and we adopted a cockatoo from a pet shop when she was 3 months old. She hopped on my daddy's shoulder. So of course he had to bring her home! We had her for 15 years. My father - her primary owner got dementia and fell with her 2 times on his shoulder. She got quite upset since she really loved my dad. My mother and I also loved her and held her and played with her a lot. She was only in her cage at bed time till morning. My parents are in their 80's and I am 63 with a serious lung disease and stomach disease. It was getting hard to give her the quality of life care we believed she should have. A wonderful young woman comes in twice month to clean for us for about 2 years. Our bird took to her. We gave her the bird, cage, all of our bird books, food and my mother made a notebook - how we fed her, human snacks (a couple times a week I would give her a very small piece of my pecan sandy cookie!), no-no foods, vet info, games we played, words she knows and the songs we sang to her and the one song she has learned 3 words to! And the shop we got her from will trim her nails and wings for free. She is doing well. It has been about 2 years and my daddy barely remembers her. He named her after his well-loved grandmother Judy. My momma and I still exchange memories of Judy. And her 'new' owner shows us videos and tells about the new words she has learned and everything else wonderful she does!

[@chair941]

This woman : *Makes a bond with a wild bird* Me : *Tries to sleep* My bird : Peace Was Never An Option.

[@kiki29073]

Mine waits til I'm just asleep and screams at me. They have very slick since of humors.nlol

[@SpookiCooki]

I'm so lucky I have polite birds. They keep quiet if they know (or think) that I'm sleeping.

[@fatheroffab]

Best musical group to come out of Australia: Suzy and the Floofingtons!

[@seth1455]

Cockatoos look nice but sound awful

[@shirleybutler4676]

Yeah would rival the BeeGees

[@whyieyesyadonpiano]

She's like a real life Disney princess 👸

[@ashurean]

"ah yes this is our pet human"

[@mujtaba853]

From parrots perspective they come to visit human cage every day 🤣

[@swsjr1]

"Proper game of footies....," love it :-)

[@tlf361]

Imagine... having a pet cockatoo that you don't have to take care of or deal with its squeaking 24/7. This is literally the dream

[@mahadahmedbaloch]

Yep

[@tylercarter5597]

They know she's a loving person. This is wholesome.

[@Gravelark]

I hope something like this happens to me one day. This is amazing.

[@hookedneedlefan123]

You are a lucky person. I actually envy you 😍

[@ournature5567]

A Barn owl sits over my window throughout the day...and comes out when the sun goes down...I watch it everyday.... its fascinating!

[@corrinjade3973]

Record and upload a video to KZbin channel. I’d love to see that.

[@sharonmccann2902]

Lucky you 😄

[@Cainmak]

Maybe it's a striga. It's waiting to take a bite out of you.

[@birdiepitchfeather63]

I’m so jealous, I’d love to see a barn owl so often. Absolutely gorgeous birds

[@michelecox7291]

Love this story. God is good to give us these creatures to love and come to know on a personal level. Thank you for sharing.

[@tmp1111]

Cuties. How amazing to have a flock of those beauties out your window ❤️

[@sevenlexar]

Imagine being this goddamn blessed!!!

[@kirbywaite1586]

Do you see the irony in your comment?

[@nude_cat_ellie7417]

@@kirbywaite1586 lol right? Damned and blessed at the same time?? -does not compute- 😂

[@JohnDoe-rt4jz]

“Mr. Fluffington!?!” 😂👏

[@lairdcummings9092]

You would prefer Mssr. Feathers, perhaps..? 😁

[@purelight821]

The World right now needs cute & adorable & this video supplies all that. I love this Aussie's videos! Thank you from Kansas

[@edricaldones9639]

Lovely! Just don't leave them alone with the remote control, or you'll have nibbled-off buttons. Speaking from experience, here.

[@panzerkrieg3509]

When i was little my birds did that lol

[@ginafromcologne9281]

lol yes! Or you come home, having a cockatoo sitting on the couch with the remote, a bottle of beer and chips, watching football.

[@tarr7784]

I love that she didn't kept them locked in the house and kept them as a pet. She embraced the fact that they belonged to the wild and be free :DD

[@behemothsbaby]

There’s also the fact that you can't capture native wildlife for pets in Australia- it’s illegal! ;)

[@tarr7784]

@@behemothsbaby Ohhh i didn't know that, thats a nice law for our animal friends

[@Scrydragon]

This is probably one of the best examples of the process of domestication, like dogs. Yeah, that's right, scientists and researchers now have evidence that dogs quite literally domesticated themselves. Turns out that becoming best friends with the dominant species on the planet is a great survival strategy.

[@DV-zv4ox]

@@Scrydragon Dogs are ultimately the smartest animals on the planet. After all, they figured it out first that siding with/defending us instead of attacking us is not only good for the survival of their species, but proliferation.

[@kittykat4644]

I smiled all the way through this...I love that you’ve given them all names and they enjoy your company as much as you enjoy theirs. 💜

[@Nikki-tr6nk]

I love the fact that they are free and come visit us! This is the way it should be, we can enjoy each other's company in freedom. She is lucky😊

[@yellowf1s]

The Dodo hero’s always post awesome content love watching Dodo hero’s. It always warms my heart watching these videos. Thanks!

[@sharonolsen6579]

Connecting with a wild creature is purely magical... one of the truly wonderful things in life !

[@laurakelly3647]

She’s away with the birds bless her 🤘

[@Berniewahlbrinck]

Do you mean "She has a way"?

[@helenpruzan6970]

Thats pretty awesome!!Those little faces looking thru the window!!!Dying its so cute.🥰🥰🥰

[@Demidar665]

imagine they get like 30 + years in the wild, she could have friends almost for life :D

[@raynbeauheather669]

Some parrots live to be 90+ years old...parrots are for LIFE!

[@Jibrail5726]

@@raynbeauheather669 thats the case in captivity. In wild at average they dont live longer than 30

[@raynbeauheather669]

@@Jibrail5726 why are you picking on me? I know of a Sulphur crested Cockatoo that is 55 years old! Her name is Sabrina and she's in a movie that my best friend was an extra IN this same movie! Don't contradict whatever other ppl have said...you'll just sound DUMB!

[@injunsun]

@@raynbeauheather669 I don't think he was trying to correct you, just make the point you made, that in captivity they live longer than their average lifespan in the wild.

[@chandiofan3932]

@@raynbeauheather669 who’s picking on you fatass?

[@esqueue]

I'm amazed by the wildlife in Australia.

[@howardsmith9342]

What doesn't kill you, befriends you.

[@esqueue]

@@howardsmith9342 lol

[@joannemurdock7899]

We r very blessed! With our wild birds and wildlife! 💕💙💜🙏

[@jocelynjones4940]

I love that Mr. and Mrs. Floofington come to visit first thing in the morning everyday. So nice to see those little faces in the morning. 🐦🐦

[@joannemurdock7899]

They really appreciate the bowl of water! I have some cockatoos come and I also leave out for the wild Parrott seed! 🥰🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏