Funny Cockatoo Puts on 'Symphony' to Announce His Wishes to Enter Bedroom
Have you ever heard kids talk about their pets? They talk about them like they're their siblings. And there's a reason for that. Just take a look at a Cockatoo who wanted to be let into his human's bedroom. He was really giving us little brother vibes.
Cumulus of Oakley, California wasn't going to be ignored. The bird wanted to be let in and he was going to do what he had to to make it happen.
If you grew up with a little brother or sister, then this type of behavior should be familiar. In the clip his mama shared, it shows the parrot pacing back and forth in front of the door hoping to be let in. Did we mention that he was singing? He was singing all right. If you can really call it that. It's more like he was screeching in a melodic manner.
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"Singing outside Laura's door in hopes she will let him in," the video's caption reads.
The real question is, how did Laura not rip her door open and tell him to pipe down immediately? Just saying. "The cat is like give it a rest already," wrote one person. "I keep watching the cat trying to sleep while Cumulus sings the song of his people to gain entrance," another commenter kidded. "Hahaha the marching and singing kills me," one person added. "It’s like your mom running the vacuum early on Saturdays to get you out of bed," kidded another commenter.
Why Are Cockatoos So Loud?
It's not a surprise that birds can sing. But the noises that birds make can really differ. Some birds chirp, some birds twitter — while Cockatoos, well they really make some noise.
Some people think that Cockatoos are the loudest pet birds. To put it in perspective, human speech and laughter usually are rated at 60–65 decibels loud. A jumbo jet is rated at 140 to 165 decibels. Cockatoos can reach up to 135 decibels — that's almost as loud as a jumbo jet! Normally, their noises are meant to communicate with each other and send warning if there's danger.
Unfortunately, as pets Cockatoos still have this ability. They tend to make a lot of noise when their bored or want attention. This can happen at any time, day or night, and won't stop until the bird is satisfied.
This shouldn't stop you from bringing a Cockatoo home, mind you. It's just something to be aware of. You have to be prepared for their special brand of "music."
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