This bird talking like human is scary good

[@bonnieforman9700]

She's an African Gray, one of the smartest animals on the planet. I taught one to sing a song in about 75 seconds. Just remarkable capacity for perfect diction.

[@DawnOldham]

I've always said I want an African Gray. But I'm now 60 and too used to my quiet home! 😂

[@domtom8501]

Grey's are not noisy birds. They talk to communicate only. I am 61 and older adults have the time to give the time and attention they deserve and need. Rescues are available and if it's a younger bird will need a plan for someone to inherent the bird. They are wonderful but only rescue

[@teriboots4629]

They are the best talkers of all the parrot’s

[@ForZBirds]

Not all Greys are “talkers” so if you just want a talking bird you have to get one that’s already talking. I have 2 that needed a new home. Both birds are sweet but can be sassy. One talks up a storm but is afraid of strangers. The other hoots like an owl and has to be around people. Each bird is an individual. Both of them are really smart - they watch constantly & learn both good & bad behaviors. They’ve trained my spouse really well. There are days I really appreciate the quiet bird.

[@Empathy4Animals411]

All animals are incredibly intelligent. Humans are just too dumb to understand that.

[@dudemorris7769]

I love when Cosmo asks her mom if she’s smoking & then says, “if your smoking, I’m choking” and begins coughing. She’s such a smart girl.

[@traumatizedchaoschronicles]

When does she say that?

[@autumnmaya]

​@@traumatizedchaoschroniclesIn a different video, Cosmo has her own channel.

[@Kayakingoff]

​@@autumnmaya Wow the link please

[@fit_tit9902]

She would make great nuggets! 😂

[@ZEUStheKingGermanShepherd]

❤❤

[@DominionFenrir]

Sad the cousin passed, but glad she had the foresight to provide for her pets after death. So few people do that.

[@Ass_of_Amalek]

I think it's more common with dedicated owners of long-lived pets like parrots and turtles, since the potential for those pets to outlive their owners is commonly recognised. when people have pets with a 15 year life expectancy, it's common for them to not consider the possibility of dying that soon, but when you have a pet projected to live another 50-100 years, then the pet outliving you is an easy possibility for people to accept without being tied to accepting that they may die soon, which is a realisation most people try to avoid.

[@NeitherSparky]

@@Ass_of_AmalekI put instructions for my parrot in my trust. The lawyer said one of her clients had a tortoise.

[@stephenpowstinger733]

Sad, but then the narrator speaks of her in the present tense.

[@nikkimcdonald4562]

Yep , sadly when a family member dies it's not uncommon for the relatives to dump the beloved pet at the shelter.

[@danieldevito6380]

That's not true. Most pet owners make their pets area okay if something happens to them. I don't know where you're getting your info from.

[@generalrodcocker1018]

I lost my african grey 6 years ago and I had him 41 years since I was 7. I'm still mourning his demise. What a incredible and intelligent animal. He made environmental noises from my childhood like the brakes from the bus and so on and now, all the sounds are gone. life is amazing but also cruel when you realise that you lose everything, bit by bit. be kind to our animals and loved ones, our time together is limited! bless you all

[@jmm1000]

A beautiful reflection - your baby gave you wisdom!

[@Demy1970]

Sorry about that, those birds are cool I took care of one once, went on my shoulder etc.

[@DeniseWilcox-kp1dl]

❤️🙏🏼❤️

[@SheriDelvo]

🫶🏻

[@martyca6]

Well you will see him again. Sorry for your loss😢

[@cultmamacultmama3571]

Saber the cat: "Meow". Cosmo: "SHUT UP!" 🤣

[@privatesarusollamia4698]

I love that she calls for her ma after that like "maaaa saber won't shut up" 😂

[@riverstone9005]

​@@privatesarusollamia4698I know right? 😂 She's hilarious!

[@esquire1229]

I love that sassiness toward the cat... SHUT UP!!! I hope she didn't pick up some very embarrassing words toward the cat.

[@sheebathefunnyrescuedog692]

Telling the cat to shut up, that's gold 😂😂

[@elijahsmall5873]

😂🤣

[@ZEUStheKingGermanShepherd]

Yes!!!!😂😂😂😂

[@Noah_Bailey]

1:41 is the timeframe if you want to re-watch that clip over and over

[@Ponyjon]

I have an African Grey and whenever my dog barks Sammy says "shhhhhh no bark!"

[@LeeDanielAying]

Saber. Hey ma 😂

[@therealbahamut]

That bird isn't just talkative; she is CONVERSATIONAL. She is NOT just mimicking, she is SPEAKING. That bird is actually using a freaking LANGUAGE, man, that's pretty damn incredible. I could only imagine what she could with some dedicated language teaching.

[@omarmzaham7248]

Thought the same,the bonding also seems alittle more nuanced

[@josephkissel6062]

A better conversationalist than most people ...

[@therealbahamut]

@@josephkissel6062Sad but true. She sure as hell enunciates better than most people I've met...

[@Powertampa]

@@josephkissel6062 Better language skills than half the phone tech support xD

[@marcel-jt3dy]

I've just bought her a rosette stone course in polish.

[@HobbitHobbit]

Thank you for honoring her wishes and taking Cosmo in. The reward you received for your kindness has come back a 100 fold. I could hear the love you have for Cosmo in your voice. Best wishes for all.

[@BeautifulWildlifeAnimalsPlanet]

♥

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

💗 perfectly put.

[@Thaiurbangarden]

❤ true made me get teary eyed at end. Perfect match

[@svenskaa5496]

Most people have no clue how intelligent parrots (and other bird species) are, even the ones not known for talking. Happy she has a great home!

[@carlys1391]

My boyfriend has an African grey parrot, Oscar. His favorite thing to say is “want some pasta?” And he sings too. If Oscar is in his room, he makes a backup alarm sound if anyone pulls into the driveway. They’re insanely smart and he’s become good buddies with my German shepherd ☺️♥️

[@amyhurley4461]

Really goes beep beep beep? That’s wild.

[@daphneloose5880]

I love how Cosmo tells the cat to shut up after it meows!! LOL.

[@domtom8501]

I have a Grey and an Amazon. The Amazon screams and I have tired of it but the Grey will tell her to shut up you hear me

[@Leith_Crowther]

I have a grey who will make sounds that will obviously trigger the dogs (loud clacking, knocking on the door, or she’ll just ring a bell). Once they go off, she’ll firmly tell them, “Stop.”

[@dontkillmoths1915]

That was my favorite!

[@jeroenvermunt862]

Wouldn't be surprised if the bird meowed itself.

[@simonford7806]

priceless 😂

[@heidibee501]

My son and his wife lived in my basement apartment. They had several parrots. Boney, the African Grey was one of them. While waiting for my laundry l made myself comfortable on a chair in the bird room and started reading a book. All of a sudden my son says in an accusing voice, "Why aren't you working?" I turned around to defend myself and saw no one. Then Boney said, "Well?" He said it in my son's voice. I couldn't stop laughing.

[@M1N1molo]

Bro got trolled by a bird

[@flyingstonemon3564]

Amazing!

[@loveistheanswer5924]

Why is ,,well" fitting in this context? (I really don't know it) 🤔

[@failinginamerica]

@@loveistheanswer5924if you ask someone a question and they clearly heard you, but aren’t responding, or look guilty, ‘well?’ in this context means ‘well? im waiting for an answer’

[@psyduckrules]

@@M1N1mololol

[@linda6987]

Even with a few feathers missing, she’s beautiful! She’s right where she needs to be! With you! ♥️

[@cosmothefunnyparrot]

Thank you❤

[@garryiglesias4074]

@@cosmothefunnyparrot Yeah, tell her that even in Switzerland a french guy think she's gorgeous. I love her.

[@WhistleblowingGoodWitch]

🫂 ❤🎉

[@dragoncubes1074]

I have an Eclectus parrot, and he's amazing. Almost as smart as an African Grey, my boy (Kelvin) talks up a storm. He knows the context of words, and will try new things if she doesn't get what she wants. She imitates my voice so closely that my husband will think it's me talking. And we got him when he was little (he's 12 now), and I had a cough. He still coughs when I do, and will hiccups along with me. He's snugly, affectionate, and never bites. He lets me know what he's thinking, and will gently move my finger off his back if he doesn't want to be petted. I'd be lost without my boy. And he's plucked a lot, too. But you can't stop loving them.

[@ManFromTheFizz]

Ahhhhhhhhh :^)

[@janetgood6332]

Birds take a lot of care and commitment. We have a parrot rescue nearby that is always full because people don't understand that. So happy you are such a good family for her, she's beautiful.

[@kellyyork3898]

You guys are the best humans on earth for taking that sweet bird in and giving so much care and love.

[@blacknoir606]

There’s no one else on earth who is a better human than them?

[@loveistheanswer5924]

Very amazing that they kept their promise! ☺️👍♥️

[@loveistheanswer5924]

​@@blacknoir606I didn't think that it was meant to be literally. Just a very positive compliment! 😉 😊 🙂

[@barbaraedmonds8381]

These birds are a generational commitment. Cosmo is a lucky girl.❤

[@lisabelle7553]

They are lucky to have her too. Cosmo is one amazing girl!! ❤️

[@macforme]

I hope they have someone lined up for Cosmo, in case the unthinkable happens.

[@Wyonative08]

Absolutely, I had a parakeet as a child. Got it when I was 6 mos old, it died when I was 12. I would love to have one of these bird's but, I'm getting up there in age & I wouldn't want to worry about what would happen to it after I was gone!

[@phrozenpink1]

Agreed. Its generational. And ive got mine setup just in case

[@barbaraedmonds8381]

@@phrozenpink1 I pray you have many more happy years together.😊

[@princessagatha9991]

That she found a first mom that made sure she was cared for in any eventuality, and then a second mom who would love her just as fiercely… That’s just wonderful.

[@rf3811]

🙏🤍🤍🏵She is so beautiful and smart. I am happy she has had loving caretakers/family too!

[@v-town1980]

Mom? They're pets.

[@princessagatha9991]

@@v-town1980True, and I would never call my pets my kids, but some people give off different vibes and we don’t have to yuk their yum.

[@sylverscale]

​@@v-town1980We recognize that animals have their own personalities, so calling ourselves an owner feels wrong to many people. And we gave to care for our pets as they depend on us, like children do. So I guess that's how that came to be that pet owners get called mom or dad. And many do call the kids the brother or sister. It's okay if that's not for you but it's the right thing for others.

[@judycee4]

Our Gray is 19 years old, we’ve had her since she was 10 weeks old. They are excellent mimics. She’s never been a feather plucker but then she’s never gone through any changes that would have affected her. They are also very intelligent, she often chimes in with her opinions on things.

[@TanyaOwens]

post a video please of her offering her opinions on things

[@danisefreifeld8581]

Greys and Amazons do NOT mimic. They have the cognitive, emotional and practical ability to LEARN LANGUAGE. To respond to what they hear in their own way for their own reasons. I have a B&G Macaw, 2 Yellow-Naped Amazons, and a Spectacled Amazon. Their conversational intelligence is how I have survived losing my husband 19 years ago.

[@suzy_the_cockatoo]

People have a hard time believing my Cockatoos have conversations with me. When Dylan is screaming and I tell him to stop he'll tell me "I can't stop" or "shutup". I never trained him to give responses. Suzy can change tenses of words like if I tell her the kids can laugh she has responded "no laughing". These are cognitive responses. We love Cosmo.

[@riverstone9005]

The people who say parrots only mimic don't even own and have never owned a parrot.

[@willgraham8878]

Im so happy you and your husband gave her a beautiful, secure, loving home!! I hope she stops plucking soon!!❤

[@yaelWolfebaz]

I lost a bird 5 years ago and I still cry about him sometimes

[@em945]

It's easy to understand why.

[@angeladavis2010]

Sorry for your loss, have you considered fostering? 🙏

[@pattymullin8515]

I lost my parrot over 40 years ago after having the honor of his company for 24 years. He was my very BFF. I still miss him to this day every day.

[@birdlover7776]

I feel you 😢

[@oliviachetcuti225]

Oh bless. I’m so sorry to hear that. I’ve had my cockatiel for 28 years. Nearly 3/4 of my life. He is like my little shadow. I can see myself being like you. Still crying many years after his passing.

[@DG-yd4nh]

I miss my African grey. She would mimic dogs barking, cats fighting, the microwave, laughter, giving a raspberry and I taught her how to yell...help, help let me out which actually prompted a knock at the door asking if things were ok... She laughed like a person and it was actually when something funny happened or after she raspberried you! She had a dirty laugh and adored my Dad... He'd be upstairs and she'd longingly called out "Paul, Paul, Paul".. She would do a dance for him and regurgitate for him - true love❤️ They're incredible pets and SO intelligent ❤️

[@susan8471]

My African Grey would wolf whistle at women and then say "wow". He didn't like men too much. He had a huge vocabulary. He was my uncles bird and then mine. He passed 5 years ago and I just miss him so much. So very smart.

[@domtom8501]

Male birds bond with females and vice versa

[@sixthousandblankets]

I love how she says "Shut up" when the cat tries to get heard.

[@williamhodgson9197]

Thanks for caring and sharing videos of Cosmo. It's such a delight to hear all the things she says and does and your interactions with her.❤

[@dad4ever-c90]

It's hilarious to realize the phrases he uses are things he's probably heard a lot. Like,, "Hey baby, you wanna come over here?" and "Shut up!" As with a child, DON'T say anything you wouldn't want repeated. It's remarkable that Cosmo seems to use them appropriately in context!

[@copperhopperwarren4788]

Not that surprising...their IQ is the same as a 2nd/3rd grade child...

[@dr-fd8zn]

They also hear movies, television shows, commercials etc.

[@lizardas]

She

[@amaybinam]

​@@lizardas "shutup" Cosmo voice

[@spiritmatter1553]

Parrots use words in context all the time.

[@ThunderPants13]

I totally get the bond she's talking about. My German Shepherd was like my son. We were two peas in a pod for 14 years. When he died it was the worst day of my life and 4 years later I still miss him tremendously. I would have gladly taken years off my own life if I could have given them to him.

[@DontDishItOutIfYouCantTakeIt]

Same here with my calico that I lost in May. She was with me almost her entire life. When she was weaned by her real mom at 6 weeks, she was spayed and came home with me. She was with me for 12 years. She slept on my pillow and had a certain vocalization just for me that sounded like she was calling me Mom. I miss her so much that I had to get out a couple of teddy bears to occupy her spot on the pillow.

[@ThunderPants13]

@@DontDishItOutIfYouCantTakeIt I'm sorry for your loss. I hate it when I hear people say "It's just a (insert species of animal here)." To me, they are family members who I love and losing them hurts just as much or more as losing a blood relative.

[@Losesome-weight]

@@ThunderPants13 Lost my corgi of 14 yrs 3 months ago. It still stings and will for a long time. I'm sorry for your soul dog being gone too. I can only cry when I think of mine and I miss her so much I can't stand it. Anyway, to your comment, I know someone who thinks dogs have no thinking capacity whatsoever outside of food and peeing. It's highly, highly irritating that people are so dense. Animals may not be able to talk, but they understand danger, empathy, love, loyalty, family, protecting, forgiveness, etc. Things we do not grasp all the time and should have down pat. They also grasp a lot more than people either pay attention to or refuse to address. I've met dozens of intelligent animals in my life, and I never found any animal to be "mindless". My friend called this person up (he's a friend of hers) & told him "Hey a-hole, my new puppy was up to no good and ripping something apart while I was asleep, and my 7yr old Doberman woke me up (she never wakes her) because she saw what he was up to...lead me to him and looked at him and back to me because she wanted me to know!" I had to laugh, he deserved that one!

[@deancossins8557]

One of the best parts of human existence is to have a bond with a pet it just makes our souls burn brighter

[@rocco...]

Had a budgie who knew almost 100 words. His favourite was "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers".

[@fedup99]

Until you live with a Grey, you just cannot fully appreciate how wonderful they are, how much any time spent with them - talking, playing, loving - is returned a thousand-fold. Please don't get one unless you are prepared for life to change and to devote your time and effort to their contentment. The only awful aspect is realising they can outlive you, and trying to ensure their future is smooth and happy.

[@lorannamoody7011]

Also be prepared for large vet bills.

[@Gracie-gf7lo]

The way as soon as she mentioned the hospital she dropped her snack to focus on her mamas ailment 🥺

[@Nathan-sh1zg]

seeing the images of her past feather plucking after her previous owner passed away to how she looks now, that's some amazing feather regrowth! a very good and obvious sign that she's got some good new owners and will live well

[@Empathy4Animals411]

Guardians.... not owners.

[@frailvoid5844]

@@Empathy4Animals411 Spotted the sjw liberal, vegan, arts and humanities major feminist loving, kale eating, nonbinary blue haired, free health care supporting, ferret owning, college educated, raised by a lesbian couple, addicted to rose wine, activist smelling socialist snowflake !!

[@jeffreydeeds9225]

Cosmo is amazing! The clarity of enunciation, the vast vocabulary and the comprehension of words is unlike any I have ever seen in a bird! What a delightful blessing to have in your home!

[@marioluigi9599]

This bird tells the cat to shut up when it says meow.

[@tommas2674]

have you seen Cosmo spell her name Cos m oooooo and telling Cindy if she is her mommy she must have feathers argument. ?

[@lynnettecook6973]

I have an african grey too, she's 27 y/o. I hand raised her and she talks a mile a minute! They are incredibly smart and at times, it's scary. Just a bit of trivia, as she gets older and the hormones kick in, her personality will change some. Mine decided to start biting and they have power in that beak!!!

[@barcelonachair6487]

She needs a man!

[@ericbumbles4145]

The whole "mom, mom, ma, maa, mom, mommy" reminds me of Stewie in an episode of Family Guy.

[@ReyLagarto-ss2xg]

Yessss

[@Unicorn-zb1mu]

My youngest daughter used to do that to me when I was driving 🤣

[@joesrustshop4509]

I bet that's where she heard it.

[@JetteIsHollow]

SAMEEEEEEEEE

[@pjaworek6793]

There's probably at least a billion people who would love to hang out with Cosmo! ❤

[@aryabolton2949]

African Grey's have the learning capacity of a 4 yr old child. They're incredibly intelligent and social, sensitive and playful

[@jamesanderson2176]

A friend had an African Gray. She also had a large picture window. One day, a bird swooped down and tried to fly through the window, crashed, and fell to the ground. The parrot stared for a second or two, turned to my friend, and said; "Oh, Shit!" It was supposedly one of very few times the bird swore. She also loved pizza crusts and, if she decided it had been too long, would start asking, "Want some pizza?"

[@Pnut0408]

We have a 55yr old rescued African Grey that let's say just came pre-programmed, lol but also continues to learn. When we had our beagle Riley, Budward would call the dog, hesitate, and then say go lay down! He is a real joy. One of the comments here referred to Alex the parrot, deceased 2007. You can Google "Alex the parrot" and watch several videos working with Dr Irene Pepperberg.

[@ivoryangeleyes3197]

You made me cry when you spoke of your special bond. She is so sweet & adorable. Glad she has a loving home. Blessings to your family. 🥰🥰💜💜

[@BigCrazyManiac]

I have a 23 year old grey. She’s still young. I’ve had her since she was a baby and stopped cursing so she wouldn’t. She says things in the same situation I say them to her. So when I leave it’s…I’ll be back. When I take her out I say let me out! So that’s what she says when she wants out. Greys are wonderful and highly intelligent so they need constant stimulation or they go crazy and do weird things like pick their feathers. Not for everyone.

[@larsvassenjansen1651]

Such a pleasant, well adjusted, super intelligent bir.... "I said shut up!" I literally cried.

[@Lonesome__Dove]

Her family that passed truly loved her too, what a blessing this bird was able to experience so much love in its life and its obvious with her exceptional abilities.

[@Kimu_Therian]

*Birds can be strange creatures It's fascinating*

[@janetdear6429]

🤧 aww she's so gorgeous, and lovely and chatty too cracking good video thanks for sharing 💖😁

[@oystergirl99]

I've had many birds and two long lived parrots they are smart, speak with understanding but most of all they are full of love!

[@QueenCallisto]

That is why the first Mom gave the bird to the family. She needed to know that she would be cared for.

[@natalyazakharova3464]

I rescued my AG 5 years ago. Since then I can’t imagine one day without her. She was very angry and wild, but love does miracles. Now we are best friends. She’s smartest bird, my baby, always makes me smile❤❤❤

[@xenotbbbeats7209]

My brother spent 2 years in the Congo back when it was Zaire. He had an African Gray that impersonated people so well, he thought it was his guard outside who was answering him when he yelled out the window.🤣 It also impersonated a motorcycle starting and fading off in the distance. A woman living nearby was pregnant and her Gray used to mimic her throwing up and a toilet flushing.😂

[@LillianMNowak]

LOL….. now that is Funny!!!😂

[@xenotbbbeats7209]

@@LillianMNowak I wish I had time to tell the entire story of the old missionary named "Art." He went on a trip back to the States and left his Gray with bird sitters. The young couple wanted to surprise Art, so they tried and tried to get the silent bird to say, "Hello Art!" But it was too stubborn. In his frustration, the husband yelled, "You old fart!," at the bird and THAT was the phrase the bird found interesting. So, for the remaining days, the couple were trying desperately to get the bird to stop yelling, "You old fart!" Art returned and the couple were terrified as they waited for the dreadful moment they knew was coming. Art entered the room where his beloved bird was, and as expected, it yelled, "You old fart!" Luckily, Art was hard of hearing, so he smiled, turned to the couple and said, "He said my name!" They never told Art that they had accidentally taught his bird to tell him to shut up and insult him!🤣

[@dertreffer]

its absolutly incredible, how much personality can fit in such small bodies

[@munchey99508]

That is so true!

[@WertsAnimations]

3:09 "i just got back from the hospital" *almond drop* what?

[@briancooke6103]

Our African Grey Teeco is just like her! She never stops talking and has great humour. We’ve had her since a chick she’s 20 now and she also plucks but she’s very very happy ❤

[@briantyhy4880]

one in a million you're lucky to have her. enjoy

[@Thepateisgreat]

Birds are so special, I’m glad the internet is making them more popular and shedding light on how special they are.

[@zakuma22]

I once lived in a house in which the owner had 1 of this kid of parrot. She was already like 6 years old. No pet has ever made me laugh so much before. I think they can easily be the epitome of pets.

[@tortellinifettuccine]

Yeah, my first interaction with parrots was similar, as a plumber one of my clients had a really friendly amazon parrot, and she would play hide and seek with me, ask what I'm doing, what that does, what this does, it felt exactly like speaking to my then 4 year old son. They deserve all the respect of a human.

[@Paramedic92]

Im laughing and crying!! I also discovered Apollo recently as well as Cosmo and Gizmo ❤. I think i love them as much as my dogs!!! Met a parrot Max at my grocery store and he came to me and stayed on my arm and shoulder. We love seiing Max at the store. Ive always loved birds but never knew parrots were so smart and emotional!! My heart is full!!! Much love Cosmo!!

[@joannemurdock7899]

I ❤ this parrots accent 😮 UNBELIEVABLE all our feathered friends deserve to be treated with Love and Respect ! 🕊🦜🦉🦅🦚🙏

[@Empathy4Animals411]

Don't forget the chickens, turkeys, ducks and other birds that people have been brainwashed into thinking are "food" 🐓🦃🦆

[@joannemurdock7899]

@@Empathy4Animals411 very True, 🦆🦃🦅🐥🐣🐤🦢🐓🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@gula_rata]

Birds are living descendants of dinosaurs. They are millions of years older than humans. Lets respect our elder species.

[@JohnHughes2002]

Apart from seagulls and geese. 😂

[@aaron-damonkassner4715]

African greys can mimic the owners voice after a while. It may not be the same but it’ll be close.

[@devolutionone]

That's a whole person there! Personality included, she is so precious 💜 I hope you she stops plucking and be fully happy forever! 🦜🤗

[@breebrat56]

My older sister got a female Quaker juvenile as a form of therapy when going through very hard mental health issues as a teenager. Everyone including myself grew to love her sooo much and be amazed at how phenomenal those birds are! 😊❤

[@einsteinparrot]

We love Cosmo! Such a wonderful bird! Thank you for giving her such a loving home. This is a great video!

[@tortellinifettuccine]

Love you, Einstein!

[@Nikki7B]

Hi Einstein:)

[@TM-hl7ir]

Nothing like caring for an African Grey while the owner is away. How would you like coming out of the shower and hear”ha ha ha ha ha ha ha” from the cage on your dresser. Great way to keep you humble😂

[@MatthewChristianMurray]

My family had a neighbor come by three times a day to feed ours…he would say “See ya later” as soon as she walked in.

[@suzannedawson6330]

They’re so smart, they have been known to deceive their owners. Careful, if you’ve been gone for any length of time. They hold grudges and will loving lure you over for cuddles and then OUCH! Punish you. I know this is true because mine did just that. They will use your assumption that they are “just a bird” to their advantage. They watch EVERYTHING you do and they’re often one step ahead of you. So stay on your toes. You’re dealing with a brilliant and conniving little individual. Mostly, they just want to be loved and to love you back. ❤❤❤

[@JerryHowardJr-hh5cl]

That's scary good! I love that she can just blurt out words that have real meaning and she knows what she says is important. I feel like she can just say what she wants to and knows what it means. I hope she lives a long life that can be awesome and great! Good stuff! ❤

[@BenjamintheTortoise]

I'm totally in love with Cosmo!!! Sassy, smart, magnificent.... She's precious in absolutely every way 💕😊 so very glad she has such a great home and family. Much love ❤️

[@jillmurray4213]

I had a female grey who also plucked. She, like Cosmo was very connected to me and my feelings. We never knew what new phrases were going to come from her. Sadly we lost her at the age if 21. She developed blood in her oviducts and by the time she started acting sick it was too late. It took us a good year to get over her death. We had had her from a baby.

[@FretnesButke]

She's so smart,and so funny,and your bond is just beautiful.❤

[@Equestrian79]

Animals are insanely intelligent - wild and pets alike. It only takes us to interact with them to understand we have a common highly sophisticated language (much higher than the human-to-human language we use). I have discovered this whilst interacting with wild birds and rodents around my home - who would never let me touch them (which is exactly as intended), yet converse with us humans, share emotional energy and understand when we show them something new in the garden that they can investigate and figure out to their heart's content.

[@blondie7715]

That’s such a beautiful relationship you have❣️

[@Nurturing2]

I’m SO happy for you both to share such unconditional love❣️ My heart is full of gratitude!!! ❤️♥️❤️

[@YichenWang]

She speaks English better than I could ever become.

[@DDHaven.]

It makes me so happy that she is with someone who loves her completely. Such an intelligent, adorable little soul. Bless her and her Mom.🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@laurabotts4064]

Cosmo is a beautiful bird and is very intelligent. Her vocabulary is amazing. She would be as much company for you as a dog simply cause she can communicate and entertain. Cosmo has an incredible gift, "empathy" which a lot of people are lacking these days. I would absolutely have a parrot as a pet if life circumstances were different. Beautiful bird !

[@ReneéFambrough]

What an amazing bird super smart you gotta love her

[@iowashots2467]

This made me cry happy tears! I am so glad her first mom thought ahead to make she she had a good home. She's adorable!

[@jameshopkins6853]

My sister has several parrots and had a Congo African grey. A friend of mine also had the smaller African grey and had to leave town for a month, so I asked my sister if it was okay. She has a "bird wing" solarium, and she had an extra cage and said no problem. She had let the visiting bird out and he went over to my sister's African grey (Ruby) and was on top of the cage. Ruby didn't like and tried biting the other bird's feet. The visiting bird ran round and round trying to get away, while the whole time it was saying "Don't Bite, Don't Bite, Don't Bite" One of the funniest things I've ever seen.

[@denise331]

I was cracking up and amazed at the intelligence & cognitive thinking. Oh but when mom shared her feelings I got choked up a bit! I’m a massive animal lover and to have that bond with an animal is so special & truly a blessing. I’m so sorry about your friend but they left you a wonderful gift that will remind you of them forever. 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️

[@donnamccully1703]

Cosmo is smart, funny, and very cute. It's amazing how she seems to know exactly what she's saying. II'm so glad that she's in a loving home and I loved hearing her story. It made me smile. ♥

[@garden2356]

Bird tellin cat too shut up isn't something that I hear every day

[@drkatel]

I love watching bird videos and I'm envious of people who have them but I should've gotten one 30 years ago. I would always worry about who would take over for me. Cosmo was super lucky to land in this family's home. Very impressive how people with no bird experience stood up to the challenge. 👍🏼

[@paulmysliborski4832]

LOVE it! Thank you for the vid, and you guys are lovely people for rescuing an animal so beautiful.

[@kellyford8832]

i CAN'T even imagine how incredible it would be to have a friend like Cosmo... much love y'all

[@005630The]

Beautiful Bird ...God gave us these remarkable birds for companionship! Awesome!!

[@roccobot]

LOL the bird calling the human 'good girl' totally got me 😂😂😂👌

[@ruca9074]

She is adorable, I was feeling down because of somethings that has happened to me, and Cosmo has made me laugh. Thank you sweetie!

[@heleneocleary5888]

You will feel happy again. It’s difficult to see when you are down. We are vulnerable some more than others. Focus CNN on everything that’s good and you will be fine. ❤

[@enderkai618]

i hope things get better for you soon! ❤

[@ruca9074]

@@heleneocleary5888 Thank you for your good wishes.

[@ruca9074]

@@enderkai618 I thank you for wishing me good things.

[@wildmountainthyme4123]

Cosmo is a treasure! Her videos give me so much joy! I just love her.

[@LukasMuller-j1s]

This breed of bird is so intelligent ! They understand things.

[@JoyceDlugokinski]

I was mom to an African Grey for 12 years. I loved her dearly. Her name is Cosy. She was a delight and a comedian! And talked a blue streak. There was no electronic sound she couldn’t replicate. Unfortunately, my husband developed asthma and the dander just made him increasingly worse. Giving her up tore my heart in two. But my avian veterinarian offered to take her . She takes her to work Monday through Friday and home again at night. I miss her so much but Cosy has adapted well to her surroundings. I used to go and visit her but each time she thought I was her to take her home. And that was too hard to handle for both of us. So now I just get updates and photos. Happy to know how much you love you pr Grey ♥️

[@teribelleau137]

OMG...TOO AMAZING. She's remarkable. I can see why you love her so much. ❤

[@7728abbott]

Friends have an African Gray. If it is possible to fall in love with a bird, an African Gray will get you every time. Such wonderful little souls.

[@bunnytail1370]

COZ really is my favorite. Her vocabulary is fantastic! Love her bunches.

[@dsoutherland1747]

Cosmo lifts my spirits all the time. That coughing is hilarious! She’s such a comedian, and she knows it right? She’s a sweetie too. “I love her sooooo “ ❤️ Seems like there’s more and more videos with all kind of parrots these days. I didn’t realize how smart and entertaining they can be, and Coz is one of a kind. 😄

[@argarman09]

It's beautiful that she fits in so well with the family. I'm glad to see her happy. It's especially beautiful that the original owners had a plan for her on the chance something could happen . We should all have a plan for our fur babies

[@Glostahdude]

You gave her an amazing life it seems! Tons of people and other animal’s to interact with! It’s very difficult to stop a parrot from plucking once it starts. Stems usually from a deep seated trauma. You done Amazing!

[@trinity2145]

Between Cosmo and Gizmo. They’re so talkative, amazing birds. Cosmo is a sassy little cutie.

[@themiskulaniuschannel9762]

I actually had just a little parakeet that talked up a storm...He was in a cage in our kitchen as a kit and he heard everything. Always talked about going to the store! Getting milk and bread, changing the tv channel, answer the phone, its for you dad! He was so sweet! And he loved to land on my dads beer can!

[@Katherine_02]

I love Cosmo. She brings me so much joy. I can't have a bird so I live vicariously through her, lol. She's just precious. ♥️

[@wildmountainthyme4123]

I feel the same way. Cosmo is a precious gift!

[@TheJeannemarie27]

I too have a grey, and was told 22 years ago that, "They are great mimics." However Riley will literally ask and answer questions, and she changes pronouns and USES language. Example: I have come up to her cage and asked her, "Do you want to come out?" She now asks me, "Can I come out?" or states, "I'm hungry" I promise I have never asked her if 'I' could come out, or told here that 'I' was hungry. I was teaching 2 year old Sunday school when she first came to live with us and I imagined teaching HER all the little songs I taught my kiddos. I would sing little phrases to her every day, like: "I will sing unto the Lord" only to watch her stare at me, unmoved. After weeks of trying and thinking perhaps that's too much, I should break it down to smaller bits; one day as always I walked out and sang, "I will sing unto the Lord"... Riley said to me, "I got that part." I literally backed away from her cage. From that day forth I knew I would never teach her anything, SHE would be the one who taught me. She says what SHE wants, WHEN she wants to. But it is always great, and funny and clear. and I love her SO MUCH!

[@GeeEee75]

She didn't want anything to do with the Lord. 😂 Smart bird.

[@DavidKinlay]

I am so struck by the clarity of her diction and conversational ability ❤😂

[@5DNRG]

OMG!! This bird is hilarious... the nuances of human sound is amazing.

[@ConnieWojahn]

Amazingly creature! I'm so glad you and your hubby can take care of her and that she loves you back. Enjoy!

[@vickyaguilera3035]

She is like your baby girl.. how adorable.. you will never have a dull like with that little sass😂❤❤😊

[@Case16710]

1:32 I like how Cosmo tells her mom she’s a good girl when she answers her