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9 facts which will make you regret not thinking about cockatoos before

They love Daft Punk. And Beyoncé. And revenge.

Apr 29th 2013, 9:30 PM 2,815 Views 1 Comment

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IN A WORLD filled with cat and dog videos, it’s hard for a bird to get a look in. Let’s be honest, most of them just sit around, occasionally spreading their wings or making a funny noise.

Not so with the cockatoo. Oh no, the cockatoo has chutzpah and personality beyond many human beings, let alone cats and dogs.

Don’t believe us? Here are 9 reasons cockatoos deserve your thoughts and praise.

They are the ultimate ‘ugly ducklings’

This is a baby Moluccan cockatoo

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This is a full grown Moluccan cockatoo

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They love Daft Punk

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They’re not afraid to take out anyone who’s getting in the way of their relationship

This cockatoo, Boo, belongs to the woman you see briefly in the video. It is being filmed by her son, who is convinced that Boo is trying to kill him.

Boo has already eaten part of the cameraman’s brother’s ear. This is not an unfounded fear.

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We’re off to research what buying a cockatoo entails.

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9 facts which will make you regret not thinking about cockatoos before