Everyone loves a funny bird. They cock their heads to the side, strut their stuff, fluff their feathers, puff up their chests, and make funny noises. People enjoy a funny bird that talks. Kids especially love it when a bird mimics what he or she says. They also say some funny words or phrases at the most inopportune times.

Characteristics of a Funny Bird

Talking birds, like parrots, are known to be funny birds. But they aren't alone. Many people enjoy having a bird as a pet because they have a great personality and can make them laugh. Larger birds especially seem to have a mind of their own. There will be times you have to remind him who is the boss. He may think he is the one in charge and he takes great joy in that. He might start strutting his stuff and refusing to do what you ask him to do. Birds can be feisty, finicky and funny.

Cockatoos, in particular, are a funny bird species. They will squawk, screech, play and entertain based on their mood. They may challenge you and will certainly keep you on your toes. Cockatoos are popular pets because of their funny nature.

Funny Bird Characters

Birds have been making us laugh for decades in books, on TV and in the movies. The Dodo bird is a prime example of a famous funny bird. He first appeared in Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland as a wise bird. But if you take a closer look at the character of the Dodo bird, you can see how funny the bird really is. He is clumsy and not very smart.

Big Bird is the long time Sesame Street favorite. This overgrown Goldon Condor is a funny bird who has put a smile on kids faces for many years and probably will for many years to come. As they update this kid's program to meet the current learning demands of preschoolers, Big Bird has remained one of the key characters and teaches kids to turn their frown upside down as he works through his own issues with a positive attitude.

Tweety Bird is yet another funny bird on TV. This large-headed canary makes us laugh as he teases big cats and always manages to come away without a scratch on him. Tweety Bird is a tricky bird, but he is also a sweet, cute, funny bird.