Parrots are best at mimicking sounds and are known to be talkative birds, especially pets. These birds can pick up on words and sentences that they hear often from their owner. A certain cockatoo from South Africa is now going viral because it has picked up barking staying in the company of dogs! Apart from barking, the parrot family bird even acts as a guard dog. He goes to the gate of the house and barks along with the other dogs in the household.  The video of barking cockatoo has been going viral on the internet. Real-Life Daenerys Targaryen? Little Girl Trains Her Parrot to Attack Whoever She Screams On; Watch Viral Video.

This cockatoo, as its owner mentions, has grown up amongst dog company. So he has picked up upon their actions and barks like them. Which explains why he acts like he's meant to be a guard dog! This bird also loves his company of pooches and keeps cuddling upto them. "He's truly one of a kind," the video mentions and we quite agree. Parrot Imitates Smoke Alarm Sound Perfectly! Firefighters Reach For Rescue in Northamptonshire.

Watch Video of Cuckatoo Barking Like Dogs to Protect The House:

The barking cockatoo is now a viral sensation. He has been a member of the family for 19 years and it is no wonder that he has picked up the habits of the dog.

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