Cockatiel's Gentle Wake-Up for a Newborn Baby Has the Internet Emotional
TikToker Sarah (@sarahsgotbirds) recently welcomed a beautiful baby girl she instantly fell in love with, and apparently, she's not the only one. Her sweet cockatiel, Little Lady, is melting hearts online after softly singing to wake the newborn, creating a gentle little moment that feels almost too sweet to be real.
Make sure your sound is on for this one so you can hear Little Lady sweetly talking and cooing to the baby. The adorable bird hops right into bed beside her and starts happily chatting away. Our morning wake-ups definitely don't sound this precious.
@sarahsgotbirds What a great way to wake up! Such a funny pair has stolen my heart!! #cockatiel#petparrot#petsandbabies#firsttimemom#bestfriends
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Sarah swooned in the caption, "What a great way to wake up! Such a funny pair has stolen my heart!!" The sweet pair has stolen the hearts of the entire internet, and everybody is begging to see more!
Viewer @Clancy got more than 30,000 likes when they shared, "This bird said, Man, I don't remember laying this egg, but guess it's my baby now..."
@Mama Bear swooned, "Oh M G!!! She's talking to her like a little baby bird ahhh!!!!!"
Commenter @Mandy wondered, "So what level of Disney princess is this?" and we laughed when @Joker_Jeff said, "Tippi Hedren is screaming from her grave."
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Why Cockatiels Form Such Strong Bonds With Their Humans
Cockatiels are known for being incredibly friendly birds, but they also tend to form especially strong bonds with one particular person and may pay less attention to everyone else. In Little Lady's case, though, it looks like Mom may have been bumped down the list because the sweet bird clearly adores her new baby sister.
Experts explain that pet birds view their humans as companions, much like members of their flock. While cockatiels naturally live in groups, adult birds mainly interact closely with mates rather than constantly cuddling with the entire flock.
Because of that, bird experts recommend maintaining a companion-style bond instead of encouraging mating behaviors. One of the best ways to avoid triggering hormonal behavior is to limit petting to the cockatiel's head and neck.
We love that Little Lady seems more than happy to take on the role of gentle big sister, and can't wait to see more of these two!
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This story was originally published May 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM.