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When I hear the word ‘prankster’, my mind immediately thinks of The Mask and Bart Simpson. They might have hearts of gold, but they’re real jerks. However, it’s not just imaginary characters who like to make people’s lives difficult — there are plenty of jokester animals out there, too. Chief among them are birds. And they’re just waiting for the perfect moment to pounce and ruin your day. A pity they’re usually the only ones laughing at their horrible jokes.

If you ever thought that all the types of birds are sweet, innocent, and fluffy, well, we can tell you that the only animals in the world like that are pandas. No, no, we’re not biased. Not one bit. You have to believe us. [Hides panda flag].

To show you the hidden dark side that dwells within the hearts of all birbs out there, Bored Panda presents to you this list, freshly forged in the halls of our Editorial Department. Upvote the jerkiest pet birds, let us know in the comments which ones you think are the worst offenders, and warn your friends that birds are not as cute as they seem! While you’re on a roll, have a look through Bored Panda’s other fun lists about cats being jerks, funny animals that don’t care about rules, and bosses acting like the biggest jerks on the planet.

#1

Angry Cockatoo Tears Down Anti-Bird Spikes And Throws Them To The Ground

Angry Cockatoo Tears Down Anti-Bird Spikes And Throws Them To The Ground

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    #2

    This Bird Waits For My Coworker To Show Up Every Morning. Then Spends The Day Looking At Itself In The Mirror And Shitting

    This Bird Waits For My Coworker To Show Up Every Morning. Then Spends The Day Looking At Itself In The Mirror And Shitting

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    You might be willing to give our flying feathered friends a pass, but there’s plenty of evidence to suggest that birds can be real cretins. Just like some people. Sometimes worse. From aggressive behavior to unquenchable greed, one look at these funny birds will have you thinking its an apt representation of what human society would look like after the Apocalypse. And if birds are distant descendants of dinosaurs, I’d rather not think of the dastardly pranks that a T-Rex and his pals would pull if they were ever cloned!

    #4

    I Don't Think This Bird Can Read

    I Don't Think This Bird Can Read

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    #5

    Classic

    Classic

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    Hans
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "The Southern Two-Beaked Stack-O-Gull appears to be clumsy, but its ability to steal ice cream cones from unwitted beacher-goers is unchallenged."

    N G
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't you just hate it, when you're sunbathing on an empty beach and some walks on top of you.

    varwenea
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    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "But the sand is wet!", the top bird whines to the bottom bird.

    La Petite Morte
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Step 1: Stand on top of me. Step 2: ???? Step 3: Snack....err Profit!!

    Wyndmere
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    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe the top gull is the look out as they search for a person eating something they want to steal.

    Jenn 4 Jam
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "... that time you looked back and saw one set of footprints? YOU WERE ON MY BACK"

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “He’s got to be the best pirate I’ve ever seen” “and so it would seem” *PIRATES OF CARIBBEAN THEME SONG*

    Charlene Brickey
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe he was really tired from playing and his bird friend offered to help him. Beautifully done buddy!

    Stephanie Pride
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    bird 1 : Sandbirds walk in single file the hide their numbers. Bird 2 : We’re SEAGULLS, and you’re supposed to walk behind me, not on me, you moron!

    Zee Zeaiter
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you saw one set of footprints in the sand, it was then that I carried you- lmao

    Barry Findlay
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i know jimmys around here somewhere... Oi Jimmy! Where the F#@k are you?

    Doris S. Anderson
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    probably confused about his sexuality, got into position and didn't know what to do next!

    Bobby's Girl
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seagulls are feathered jerks 24/7/365. I think maybe these two are getting ready to make more feathered jerks.

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seagull 1: they'll never know it was two of us Jerry. Seagull 2: Get the f**k of my back Greg!! Seagull 1: But they'll never suspect the two of us!!!!!

    Melinda Owens
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You all don't know what this is? Many birds mate by with male standing on top of the female. Here's a video of how that works with gulls: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2017/06/seagull-mating-bath-england-video/

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    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where do you think chickens got the idea to chicken fight in the water? Chickens weren't smart enough to think of it.

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    #6

    This Photo Of A Pelican Trying To Eat My Phone

    This Photo Of A Pelican Trying To Eat My Phone

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    It’s not just us who think birds are idiots. Scientists are on our side. Taki’s Magazine writes about the very worst flying egomaniacs who don’t care about anyone but themselves. Take hummingbirds as an example. The egoistically smart birds are so greedy, they claim bird feeders, and won’t let anyone else near them. Not even for a taste.

    #7

    Just Try To Frigging Cage Me Again

    Just Try To Frigging Cage Me Again

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    #9

    So.. Did The Bunny Grow Wings And Go To Heaven?

    So.. Did The Bunny Grow Wings And Go To Heaven?

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    Now, are you ready for something spooky and chilling about crows? I warn you, you’ll never look at them the same again. Crows are, apparently, the living embodiments of gluttony. They eat everything. And I mean everything. From garbage to tiny, beautiful baby birbs. Crows have a special appetite for robins and bluebirds. I did warn you.

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    #11

    This Goose Is Fery Angry

    This Goose Is Fery Angry

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    #12

    This Bird [friggin] Hates Spelling

    This Bird [friggin] Hates Spelling

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    Oh, and if you thought that the majestic bald eagles are exempt from criticism, think again. They’re such jerks that even other birds think they’re jerks. Bald eagles are so inept at hunting, they usually steal other birds’ prey or eat carrion, like vultures. Yuck.

    #13

    Bird Trying To Snack On The Family Pet

    Bird Trying To Snack On The Family Pet

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pelicans are very curious. They examine everything with their beaks.

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    #14

    Sometimes When Billy Is With His Friends He Can Be A Bit Mischievous

    Sometimes When Billy Is With His Friends He Can Be A Bit Mischievous

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    Not to mention some of the biggest meanies around — Canada geese and swans. Canada geese are legendary for their aggressive animal behavior and are known for how often they attack people. Though, according to USA Today, they only do so because people are expanding into their territory and getting too close to their eggs or newborn birbs. The same goes for swans: though they’re graceful and beautiful, they will stop at nothing to defend their kids if anyone gets near them.

    If you ever see a hummingbird eyeing your ice-cream or a crow looking at you funny — drop everything and run. Hide. And lock the doors. Otherwise, you might be another victim of jerk birds.

    #16

    The Australian Firehawks

    The Australian Firehawks

    Australian firehawks proactively spread wildfires. Observers report both solo and cooperative attempts, often successful, to spread wildfires intentionally via single-occasion or repeated transport of burning sticks in talons or beaks. After succesfully spreading the fire, the "firehawks" are able to pick out fleeing prey or mung on the charred remains of those critters who didn't make it out in time.

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    #18

    "Is This Cake Batter?!" *dunks Entire Head In*

    "Is This Cake Batter?!" *dunks Entire Head In*

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    #20

    Basically A Summary Of What Its Like To Own A Bird

    Basically A Summary Of What Its Like To Own A Bird

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    #21

    Keeps Pecking The Window And Shouting At Me While I'm Trying To Work. D**k

    Keeps Pecking The Window And Shouting At Me While I'm Trying To Work. D**k

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    #23

    This Hawk Has Approximately Zero F**ks To Give About The Bees

    This Hawk Has Approximately Zero F**ks To Give About The Bees

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I might mix things up, but I think there are sveveral species of Hawk who are "bee-proof".

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    #24

    It Looks Better On The Floor, Karen

    It Looks Better On The Floor, Karen

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    #25

    So This Dick Takes The Best Parking Spot Today

    So This Dick Takes The Best Parking Spot Today

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    #26

    From The National Aquarium Of New Zealand

    From The National Aquarium Of New Zealand

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    #27

    Sister Wanted To Pet Chicken, Chicken Disagreed

    Sister Wanted To Pet Chicken, Chicken Disagreed

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    #28

    Mr. Steal Your Fries

    Mr. Steal Your Fries

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    #29

    Just A Nibble

    Just A Nibble

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    #33

    “Guess I’ll Nest On This [friggin] Coffee” - Pigeon

    “Guess I’ll Nest On This [friggin] Coffee” - Pigeon

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    #34

    Birds Being Jerks

    Birds Being Jerks

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    African Greys are little a******s....they'll have one favourite person and everyone else is a chew toy

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    #35

    No Hooman You All Will Not Facetime Without Me!

    No Hooman You All Will Not Facetime Without Me!

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    #36

    This Adorable Little Asshole Eating My Sammich While Standing On The Goddamn Piece Of Bread I Gave Him

    This Adorable Little Asshole Eating My Sammich While Standing On The Goddamn Piece Of Bread I Gave Him

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    #37

    It Looks Like Dozens Of Birds Decided To Sh*t On One Car At My Work

    It Looks Like Dozens Of Birds Decided To Sh*t On One Car At My Work

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    #39

    Yoink

    Yoink

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The look of surprise on his face as he watches the rest of ice cream cone take flight

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    #40

    My Friend Took This Down At The Beach The Other Day... Need I Say More?

    My Friend Took This Down At The Beach The Other Day... Need I Say More?

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    #41

    The Cement Wasn’t Dry Yet..but Who Cares If You’re This Bird...

    The Cement Wasn’t Dry Yet..but Who Cares If You’re This Bird...

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Canadian goose are a-holes, breaking the normal "Canadians are nice" myth.

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    #45

    Beware Of The Cobra Chicken

    Beware Of The Cobra Chicken

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lmao there is a lake near my house and the Canadian geese there dont know the phrase "calm thyself" and lets just say that i had run home far too many times

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    #46

    Making My Son Cry Because She Stole His Sucker. And The Look In Those Eyes Is Pure Evil

    Making My Son Cry Because She Stole His Sucker. And The Look In Those Eyes Is Pure Evil

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    AzKhaleesi
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    awwww the sucker matches him / her. I love Sun Conures, that's gonna be my next conure.

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    #47

    This Goose Blocking The Road

    This Goose Blocking The Road

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm like a bird, I only stay in a way. I don't know where Your home is, I don't care where Your home is

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    #48

    Get A Load Of This Ass****...

    Get A Load Of This Ass****...

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    #49

    Trying To Take A Picture Posing With The Birds

    Trying To Take A Picture Posing With The Birds

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    Hans
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why does this lady make evil grimaces to scare away the peaceful birds?

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    #51

    Bird Being Jerk

    Bird Being Jerk

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    #54

    This Area Was Re-Seeded And Roped Off To Keep People From Walking On It To Allow The Grass To Grow

    This Area Was Re-Seeded And Roped Off To Keep People From Walking On It To Allow The Grass To Grow

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    #55

    Everyone: “Hey How’s Your Life Going?” Me: “Yeah Fine Thanks”

    Everyone: “Hey How’s Your Life Going?” Me: “Yeah Fine Thanks”

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    Hans
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "The Common Eastern Lid-P****r has co-evolved with humans. Once required to enter grave danger when feeding from carnivores, it now savely devours the rheum from the humans it choses to co-locate with. This practice may seem harmful for the human but in fact provides hygienical benefits."

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    #57

    Baby Bird Landed In One Of My Customers' Chicken Marsala

    Baby Bird Landed In One Of My Customers' Chicken Marsala

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Excuse me waiter, I think my food is a little under cooked.. it is still chirping..

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    #58

    Another Instance Requiring A Sign

    Another Instance Requiring A Sign

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    #59

    Just Came Home To This Ass****

    Just Came Home To This Ass****

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    #61

    Naughty Penguin Of The Month

    Naughty Penguin Of The Month

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    Kathy Baylis
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seems like girl penguins are pretty sweet and boy penguins are little twerps.

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    #64

    Caught Him Eating My Carrot I Left On The Couch...

    Caught Him Eating My Carrot I Left On The Couch...

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    #67

    Baby Lorikeet Biting My Husband’s Ear At The Tampa Zoo

    Baby Lorikeet Biting My Husband’s Ear At The Tampa Zoo

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    #68

    Reason For Lack Of Homework? "The Bird Is An Ass****"

    Reason For Lack Of Homework? "The Bird Is An Ass****"

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    #69

    Bird Being Jerk

    Bird Being Jerk

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a great loss, considering some of the other things on this post that birds have destroyed.

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    #70

    That’s Okay I Don’t Want The Rest Of My Tea ...

    That’s Okay I Don’t Want The Rest Of My Tea ...

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    #71

    A Thief

    A Thief

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    #72

    It Looks Better On The Floor, Karen

    It Looks Better On The Floor, Karen

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    #73

    Must You Stand On My Forehead?

    Must You Stand On My Forehead?

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    Martata
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why not? Doves and pigeons are actually really nice pets. They love seeing what you do and how you do it. Love the company.

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    #74

    I Work In Housekeeping And This Butthole Undid My Work!

    I Work In Housekeeping And This Butthole Undid My Work!

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    #75

    Jerk Bird

    Jerk Bird

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    #76

    Bird Sniper

    Bird Sniper

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    #77

    Haha Got Ya!

    Haha Got Ya!

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's learned how to use tools. A big black monolith shows up next.

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    #80

    They Didn't Give A.... !!!

    They Didn't Give A.... !!!

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    #81

    When Not Actively Trying To Destroy The World, Octave Spends Her Days Like This, Screaming In Her Bell..

    When Not Actively Trying To Destroy The World, Octave Spends Her Days Like This, Screaming In Her Bell..

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    #82

    This Little Rascal Chewed My Shoe. That's His Face When Caught Red-Handed

    This Little Rascal Chewed My Shoe. That's His Face When Caught Red-Handed

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    #83

    Sun Conure Not Sharing With Baby Cockatiel

    Sun Conure Not Sharing With Baby Cockatiel

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    #84

    Sun Conure Not Sharing With Baby Cockatiel

    Sun Conure Not Sharing With Baby Cockatiel

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    #85

    My Daughter Left Her Lunchbox At School Accidentally. She Found It 3 Weeks Later Like This...

    My Daughter Left Her Lunchbox At School Accidentally. She Found It 3 Weeks Later Like This...

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