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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They love to use bad language

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They get really mad if you ask them what time dinner will be ready

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They love to flirt with the camera

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The can really stand their ground in an argument

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They have really strong friendships

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They love to sing along with Beyoncé just like everyone else

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

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