There are certain videos that serendipitously come our way, instantly injecting a dose of joy into our daily routine. Take, for instance, the TikTok clip featuring an endearing Cockatiel donning a miniature spinach cap and merrily whistling the iconic ‘Legend of Zelda’ theme tune – it’s one of those videos that simply warms the heart. You’ll likely find yourself hitting the replay button more than once! Be sure to have your sound on to revel in the delightful melody that this cheerful bird effortlessly whistles, whisking away your worries. Complete with a tiny hat and a charming foot perched on a bed of lettuce, this feathered friend might just be the epitome of cuteness you encounter today!
I could easily spend hours watching this little performer! It’s almost as if he’s putting on a captivating show, and I am definitely here for it! Clearly, I wasn’t the only one captivated by the video – its rapid spread across the internet attests to its popularity, boasting over 7 million views, a million likes, and close to 6 thousand comments. Crumpet and Dumpling’s video truly struck a chord with viewers! Viewer @Ox garnered nearly 80 thousand likes with a succinct comment: “The Legend of Zelda: The Spinach Cap.” I couldn’t help but chuckle at the commenter who humorously recounted, “Mom: Did you stay up playing Zelda all night again? Me: No… Parrot: singing. LOL!” @amanda enthusiastically shared, “The app dared to question if this video was ‘worth my time.’ UM, YES IT IS!!!!” @bka_z added a touch of humor, “I’m half expecting Nintendo to sue the bird…” And echoing the sentiment, @Moomoosmomma chimed in with, “What a distinguished gentleman!”
In a related vein, the endearing attempts of a Cockatiel to ‘befriend windshield wipers’ exude a charm that is truly beyond words.
The Harmony Between Birds and Music
Fans adore witnessing this adorable Cockatiel whistle and sway to his favorite melodies. Much like their human counterparts, birds have a penchant for music and can swiftly pick up on tunes to sing along. While they may not grasp the lyrical content as we do, birds do respond to the rhythmic patterns and sounds of music. A study conducted by Emory University revealed that the neural pathways activated in a human brain when exposed to music mirror those in a bird’s brain.
When a bird finds a song to its liking, their exuberance is palpable through their movements. They sway, bob, and dance to the beat, just like we do. My parents have shared their home with an Amazon parrot for over four decades, and he has mastered the lyrics to various songs, even composing his own quirky renditions. Among his favorites is
