Furry companions know exactly how to cheer everyone up during the times of high stress. Serving as a reminder to stop, breathe, and maybe laugh a little, they have no idea how calming, comforting, and just plain fun their presence can be.
Enter Cumulus the Cockatoo, one of the most entertaining birds in all the land. This little comedian regularly joins Mom at work where he thrills everyone in his orbit with his antics, including his latest stint—the “moonwalk scuttle!”
A funny Cockatoo poses with his foot up while sitting outside.Image via Unsplash
If ever there was a bird Employee of the Month for bringing the smiles, it’s Cumulus! Thank the heavens @fixchix shares this sweet boy with the world, because he’s like sunshine in a bottle. Watch as the funny Cockatoo gives the animal hospital staff a little joy to kick off the day!
As Mom wrote in the caption, Cumulus is a pro at “helping ease pre-procedure stress” to “get everyone into the zone.”
Whatever is going on during the work day, Cumulus is always ready to sing a special song, join the office gossip sesh, or copy Mom’s laugh if it garners a reaction. He loves being the center of attention and runs the clinic like he owns the place, making his moonwalk scuttle the highlight of the day!
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As one fan commented, “I love all his adorable weirdness,” and I couldn’t have said it better myself. He’s always 100% himself.
Whether he’s performing a silent rave, waking up and choosing violence in the cutest way, or singing a duet with Mom, it’s impossible to be in a bad mood around this boy.
Umbrella Cockatoos Are Natural Entertainers
Umbrella Cockatoos like Cumulus make funny look easy! As Lafeber points out, even with more than 20 different Cockatoo species under the Parrot family tree, only a few of them have an outgoing, sociable, and life of the party personality like Cumulus.
With so much energy, these cuties aren’t the best birds for everyone, but for those who can commit, they’ll happily provide all the laughs for 50-70 years. With their incredible vocal abilities, they also love making noise so you’ll never feel lonely!
With moonwalk skills and the sweetest songs to boot, Cumulus was born to brighten everyone’s day, ease staff stress, and be the comic relief what we all need!
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Nov 30, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.