Parrot Picks Up Waving and Greeting on His Own, and the Internet Can't Handle It

What if you walked through your front door and were met with a cheerful "Hi! Howdy!"? Now imagine that greeting coming from a parrot rather than a person. There's no need to stretch your imagination, because a video already captures this exact moment. As the on-screen text put it, "I caught my parrot waving and saying hi. I didn't teach him." It's a scene worth watching.

According to the caption, Brody might have adopted the behavior from his brother, Zoomie. Another possibility is that he picked it up by observing his human demonstrate the gesture to the other birds in the household — one of those little mysteries that never gets solved. "Birds are so smart. I can't," the owner commented. Whatever the origin, it's a comical and endearing trick that is bound to provoke some laughter. "Adorable," the top comment from @dino55 declared.

Brody's exploits continue on his own account. A follow-up clip shows the small bird attempting to sneak into a room. "My parrot knows he is not allowed in the office," the text tells us. "So he is standing there looking for an opportunity to sneak in." He tries to slip inside without being noticed — unsuccessfully, it should be said.

The top comment from @dkr55555 offered a reminder: "Birds do not respect boundaries." @peruana85 chimed in with "And us bird parents know they own us." That sounds about right.

Just how clever are pet parrots?

It will come as no shock that these animals are counted among the most intelligent pets around. African Greys are especially notable for their large vocabularies, while Macaws are capable of using tools in a way that resembles a toddler.

Smaller parrots may not match the mental capabilities of their larger relatives, but they still possess enough brainpower to pick up words, solve puzzles, and perform tricks. If a super-smart pet has ever appealed to you, you might think about bringing a bird into your home — just keep in mind that they can live for many decades. As these clips demonstrate, teaching your bird a thing or two doesn't require much effort.