On numerous occasions, we have observed animals exhibiting the capacity to experience emotions such as happiness, sadness, and others. The following video provides evidence that birds, particularly Sinbad, an African Grey parrot, also share this ability. Sinbad is seen accompanying his owner during her final days, as they have been companions for a remarkable 25 years. As emotional beings, parrots are known to be perceptive of human body language and facial expressions, and Sinbad, being an African Grey, is well aware that his dear friend’s time has come to an end.
It is widely believed that these avian creatures possess the cognitive and emotional abilities equivalent to that of a five-year-old human child. Consequently, they are considered more intelligent than dogs and surpass any other kind of domesticated animals in terms of intelligence. Scientists contend that parrots are capable of experiencing a range of emotions, including love, happiness, loneliness, boredom, jealousy, anger, depression, and most fascinatingly, empathy.
When they establish a profound emotional connection with someone, these birds perceive them as true friends, and it is not uncommon for them to experience grief upon the loss of their loved ones. In such cases, they may be administered antidepressants to alleviate their emotional pain.
Sinbad, who is known for his loquaciousness, is now content to remain silent next to his owner’s hospital bed. In an endearing moment captured by the owner’s daughter, Sinbad’s owner whispers, “I love you” to the bird, and it is so heartwarming that it has touched the hearts of many.
The video received numerous shares, and those who viewed the heartwarming bond between the two were unequivocally convinced that birds can be extraordinary pets that are capable of exhibiting love.