20 Squawktacularly Silly Parrot Posts to Brighten Your Beak and Boost Your Mood

The duality of pattors is beautiful.

Parrots are both one of the most precious pets people like to adopt, raise, and enjoy the company of, and also one of the most magnificent exotic animals that Mother Nature has ever produced. This duality is a record of how diverse and amazing this type of bird is. And we have this perfect example of it very close to home.

The rose-ringed parakeet, a beautiful green parrot, is native to North Africa and the Indian subcontinent - but we get to see them outside the window every day. You see, a few years ago, someone decided to adopt some of them nearby, but unfortunately (or not) - they managed to run away. A few years go by, and now the area is covered by a pack of rose-ringed parakeets, as if they're a native animal to the area. It's the perfect example of how parrots can be both a pet, and a magnificent display of beauty and freedom.

And this duality exists in the sub-genre of parrot memes - they appear both as bonkers bird memes, with a crazy aura and an unapologetic vibe, and also as the most wholesome and cozy bird memes you might see all week.

01

via @WholesomeMeme
02

via @rejectness
03

via @doggomem
04

via @important-animal-images
05

via @zephariouself
06

via @hometoursandotherstuff
07

via @hometoursandotherstuff
08

via @hometoursandotherstuff
09

via @hometoursandotherstuff
10

via Sh**headsteve
11

via @importantmeagan
12

via @DailyWholesomeDoggos
13

via @catchymemes
14

via @WholesomeMeme
15

via @MattPostSaysHi
Here are some other things you might not know about the kakapo, the world’s fluffiest, most delightfully awkward parrot:
Native to New Zealand, kakapos are nocturnal, flightless birds - yes, a parrot that doesn’t fly - and they’ve adapted to life on the forest floor with strong legs built for climbing and walking instead of soaring. They’re also hefty: adults can weigh up to nine pounds, making them the heaviest parrots on Earth. Their soft, mossy-green feathers help them blend into the forest, proving that camouflage is basically a lifestyle choice. Kakapos have incredibly long lifespans, sometimes reaching 90 years, meaning they could outlive several generations of humans while staying cheeky and curious. Reproduction is a bit quirky: males create “lek” arenas, booming out deep, low-frequency calls to attract females from a kilometer away - essentially serenading potential mates like a bass-heavy love song. Sadly, their numbers dropped dramatically due to habitat loss and introduced predators, but conservation efforts, including the Kakapo Recovery Program, have turned the tide, giving these birds a fighting chance.
Kakapos are curious, friendly, and incredibly unique, earning them nicknames like “owl parrot”. They may waddle more than they fly and boom more than they squawk, but their combination of fluff, charm, and resilience makes them one of nature’s most whimsical treasures.
16

via @a-creepy-weirdo-has
17

via Birb memes
18

via G4mingR1der
19

via @wholesome-animal-images
20

via @DailyWholesomeDoggos