Pet Bird Uses Spot-On iPhone Alarm Impression to Wake Sleeping Owner
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A cockatiel from Brazil recently went viral on social media after his owner revealed his trick for waking her up in the morning, leaving internet users in stitches.
In a hilarious video shared on TikTok in July under the username @ariel_calopsit, the gray bird with a bright yellow crest can be seen approaching his owner as she tries to snooze her iPhone alarm, singing to the tune right in her ear, as if making extra sure she wakes up.
"Modern alarm clock," reads the caption, as the poster covers her head with the blanket hoping he will go away. Even after snoozing the alarm, the bird continues to sing the song until the very end of the clip.
Cockatiels are the best known and most widely kept member of the parrot family, and are known for being excellent pets, especially for households with children.
These birds tend to be happy when entertained, and according to VCA Animal Hospitals, it's very important to take them out of their cage daily and provide them with a TV or radio to listen to, so that they don't get bored.
While they have a limited ability to talk, their voice is known for being whistle-like, perfect for a morning alarm clock! Male cockatiels tend to be better talkers than females.
These native Australian birds can live up to 25 years, and enjoy a range of foods, including birdseed, food pellets, vegetables, fruits, and the occasional treat. They should also always have access to fresh, clean water, in a separate dispenser.
PetMD says that a nutritionally complete pelleted food should make up at least 60–70 percent of a cockatiel's diet. The medical website also warns owners against sharing food from their mouths or plates with their cockatiel.
That is because in our mouths live some microorganisms that, while being harmless to us, can cause illness in birds.
A stock image shows a cockatiel standing outside its cage.
A stock image shows a cockatiel standing outside its cage.
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The video quickly went viral on social media and it has so far received over 51.6 million views and 3.4 million likes on TikTok.
One user, Wael Nawwal, commented: "Now that doesn't come with a snooze button."
Paul said: "I think the snooze button is broken. My parents have cockatiels and they bark like dogs and ring like phone."
Bianco added: "You need to remove the battery."
Newsweek reached out to @ariel_calopsit for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case.
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