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When most of us think of unconventional home intruders, we're more likely to recall the image of a flamboyant, striped-shirted cat burglar of The Sims than members of the animal kingdom. Wildlife doesn't tend to have a taste for the great indoors, unless you're dealing with something that is a case for pest control.

That being said, there can be some unfortunate exceptions. This is what Twitter user @michaelharriot recently found out, when he found himself having a confrontation with one surprisingly aggressive bird after it flew into his kitchen. Anyone who has dealt with an unwanted feathered guest can tell you that it's a task getting them to leave, but this one seemed especially difficult. You know you have it hard when you have to involve multiple household utensils.

Oof we absolutely hate to see animals that are injured, or in pain. However, it fills our hearts with hope and wholesome goodness when kind folks passing by manage to spot this phenomenon and promptly intervene! We truly believe that it is part of our responsibility as humans on earth to protect our fellow animal species and always lend a helping hand!

Today an Imgur user came across an injured red-tailed hawk and immediately intervened. Let's learn a bit more about red-tailed hawks shall we? According to All About Birds: "This is probably the most common hawk in North America. If you've got sharp eyes you'll see several individuals on almost any long car ride, anywhere. Red-tailed Hawks soar above open fields, slowly turning circles on their broad, rounded wings." Our bird in question was taken to the nearest vet who could accommodate her! We wish her a super speedy recovery.

We woke up this morning feeling a need for an extra pep in our step. These chirpy birbs filled that need completely. There's nothing like a little chirpiness in the mornings to leave you feeling refreshed and recharged! And what better way to add a little chirp to your step than with a goofy birb video dump. These awdorable birbs literally sing to us. How many people can say that they got sung to this morning? Hint, not a lot.

Recently, birds have totally captured our attention and interest. We've done pieces about parrots, the national bird of Kenya, along with our usual bird memes and humor. And yet our thirst for bird knowledge and content has not been quenched! This dudes literally speak to us in different cool accents. Birb power for the win.

The Lilac-Breasted Roller is the national bird of Kenya, and it is no secret why! These birds are absolutely beautiful, many consider them to be the most beautiful birds in the world. They boast a diverse pastel color pallet, including vibrant blues, purples, and oranges. Once spotted, it is hard to look away from them as they are completely mesmerizing!

Tsavo Trust, an action oriented, field based, Kenyan not for profit conservation organization, says that: 'As the global pandemic continues, people across the world are finding themselves confined to their houses, running out of ways to entertain themselves. Well, for anyone living in Kenya, it might be the perfect time to go bird-watching. Kenya boasts over 1000 species of bird…However, there is one bird that is inarguably a Kenyan national treasure. Indeed, for many people, this bird is considered a national symbol for Kenya. Yes, that bird is the lilac-breasted roller. The roller is perhaps the only bird in Kenya that, when sighted, provokes as much crooning as the sighting of a lion or cheetah.'

These magnificent birds have got our full attention, lets learn more!

Is there any bird out there that has the same cold-blooded criminal instinct as the seagull? Sure, magpies love taking shiny things and cuckoos get away with infanticide, but nothing can compare to the insult that is a gull stealing an ice cream clean out of your hand. 

As a species, they definitely have made a name for themselves by being greedy jerks. Sometimes, though, the lengths they will go to satisfy that greed have to be applauded. 

Recently, one bird has been admired by British Twitter users for going the extra mile and indulging in a little shoplifting. Casually walking into a grocery store and stealing a sandwich, a bystander captured the heist in all its glory and pointed out that it had forgotten to complete the meal with a snack and drink. 

The video also captures two witnesses to the crime. One person wants to help their feathered friend open the door it is struggling with, while another appears to be a shameless Karen all too happy to chase the gull for its ill-gotten food. While they might have totally opposing stances on bird-related theft, they confirm what the rest of the video already makes clear: this is a seagull's world, and we're just living in it.

Birds and cats are known for being just as tumultuous as dogs and cats. Only difference is, cats have the upper hand in this equation. Oftentimes the relationship results in the bird being prey but this list isn't about that. Oh, no no. What we're all about here, today, now, is the awwdorable budding interspecies friendship between birds and cats!

Below, you will find pictures of cats and birds being the best of friends! Playing together or just plain enjoying each other's company. There are so many ways to enjoy one another and this is very clear in the adorable photos below! And if you want some more wholesome bird friendships, check out this list of doggos getting all the chicks *wink wink* 

Whenever we hear about the shenanigans that people have with their pet birds, as people who've never had birds for pets, we always have a bit of a hard time understanding. It seems… almost impossible for these birds to have so much personality, let alone for them to be jerks. And yet… we've heard of a parrot purposefully messing with a dog, we've heard of parrots behaving like absolute jerks. We've even heard of a peacock acting like a jerk. 

But now, we think we've come across the ultimate species of bird jerks - the African grey parrot. We came across tumblr thread with stories that are so hilariously insane about them, we simply had to share it with all of you guys. Don't forget though, after reading all of these jerk-bird stories, that birds can be totally adorable too.