Bird Brained – Is TikTok Turning a Generation into Bird Lovers?

TikTok has introduced many new things to society – how good or bad some of these new introductions are is up for debate. However, there’s no denying that TikTok has had an incredibly beneficial effect on one of the most unexpected elements of society: keeping birds as pets.

So, if you’re looking for an excuse to stock up on bird food and adopt your own feathered friend, look no further than TikTok for inspiration. Some of the incredible birds you can find on the platform are enough to make anyone start wondering where they can adopt their own bird from! To see just how much TikTok has transformed this generation into a society of bird lovers, we’ve taken a look at some of the platform’s most popular pet birds, what we love to see them do, and which species we like to watch the most.

Here are the most popular birds on TikTok, and the cutest pet birds you need to be following.

What’s The Most Popular Pet Bird Species On TikTok?

With such a range of pet birds on TikTok, you’re a bit spoilt for choice. However, there are several birds that TikTok hashtags have shown we’re watching the most. And, if you use TikTok often, it may not shock you to learn that the most popular bird species on the platform is the duck! #Duck has just under 9 billion views, and you’ll be surprised how many of these are pets; we sure were. However, one quick glance at the results page will show you why the duck is the most popular bird on TikTok, and that’s the number of adorable ducklings you can (and will) watch for hours on end. Of course, there are plenty of adult ducks to hold your attention too. This is a hashtag you’ll get lost in!

Not far behind #duck is another surprise: #lovebird. These adorable, colourful birds are immensely popular on TikTok, and surprisingly so are pigeons, who round off the top 3 most popular pet birds on TikTok. Not far behind them are an array of more colourful birds, from cockatoos and budgies to conures and canaries. Of course, there are plenty of parrot species that are popular all around TikTok, and even chickens have a place in the top ten pet birds!

Take a look at the top 20.

Top 20 Bird Species On TikTok

Which Are The Most Popular Pet Bird Videos On TikTok?

The popularity of birds on TikTok has brought about a surprising number of viral videos involving pet birds. From the adorable to the absurd, there are plenty of pet bird videos that have become popular for a variety of reasons – though we’re sure the adorable birds have played the largest part in that!

Taking into account the number of likes, shares and comments, we took a look at the bird side of Tik Tok to find the videos that we’ve all enjoyed the most. These are the 5 most popular pet bird videos we found on TikTok.

1.      ‘What Doing?!’

The account with the most popular pet bird video should be familiar now – it’s @chantyb97, the most popular TikTok bird account of Hamlet the Indian Ringneck parakeet. You can find one of the most viewed pet bird videos at the very top of their profile. This adorable video has Hamlet giving you and the rest of his fans a little message that will brighten up your day. With 43 million views, this pick-me-up video is a favourite among Hamlet’s followers.

@chantyb97 YouDONE?! #bird #australia #birdsoftiktok #laugh #hamlet #comedy #fyp #whatdoing #funny ♬ original sound – Bridget Chant

2.      ‘Goodness!’

Kiwi the Indian Ringneck is a beautiful bird with the funniest reactions. When his owner, Tamara, pretends to ‘eat’ him, Kiwi has the most adorable response. Their relationship is so close that Tamara is even able to finish Kiwi’s sentence for him before they close the video with a cute kiss. This video has stacked up 37.8 million views, and fans new and old continue to love it.

@tamarasbluechicken Heart shapped wings means a happy loving bird, even when mom tries to eat him 😅💙 #talkingparrot #talkingbird #cutepet #parrot #bird #funnyanimals #funnypets #indianringneck #fyp #bluechicken #canada #novascotia #funnyparrot ♬ original sound – Tamara Mercer

3.      The Singing Starling

This one you’ve probably seen, especially if you’re a Harry Potter fan! Zephyr, a European starling, manages to whistle his way through the Harry Potter theme, even mimicking the breath his owner takes in the middle of the tune. Naturally, followers have gone wild for the incredible tuneful bird, with 30 million people having seen the video, which has catapulted Zephyr and his owner into viral territory.

@farijuana_ I love how he even mimics the breath I take in the middle of whistling😅 #fypシ #europeanstarling #talkingbird #harrypotter #InstaxChallenge #OscarsAtHome #BridgertonScandal #HaloSilverTeam ♬ original sound – farijuana

4.      Caught In The Rain

This video of Harrison Edwards and his Lorikeet has totalled around 23,6 million views, and watchers can agree on its factor of adorableness. Harrison brings his little Lorikeet into his van from the rain (with her permission, of course) and places her in her snug hideout.  The thousands of comments are as wholesome (and funny) as the video, and Harrison’s little Lorikeet is becoming a favourite on the bird side of TikTok.

@harrisonedwardz She’s fineeee 🌧 Follow me on Insta, I lost stories of her a lot :) @harrisonedwardz #fypシ #fyp #trending #wetbird #pets #bird #love #cute #sad #viral ♬ original sound – Harrison Edwards

5.      The Temporary Adoption

This good Samaritan took in a presumably injured quail that he found on the street, and quickly bonded with the notoriously cool bird over their few days together. @Max_benkard was eager to share his temporary adoption with TikTok, right from the moment of finding the bird to taking it to a centre where it could be rehabilitated. The 16.5 million views this video has received shows that he made the right choice!

@max_benkard It was a fun couple days 😔 #quail #petbird ♬ original sound – ᴀ

 

The Pet Bird Accounts You Need To Be Following

TikTok is home to many more pet bird accounts than you probably realised. The daily antics of birds is much more intriguing – and funny – than most of us think, and these pet bird owners are giving us bird lovers a peep into their daily lives. For more bird content in your life, here are the top pet bird TikTok accounts that you should be following.

1.      @chantyb97

The most popular pet bird account on TikTok is the charming home of Bridget and her Indian Ringneck parakeet, Hamlet. Hamlet is infamous for his catchphrase ‘What doing?’, and his entertaining antics have earnt him just over 4 million fans.

@chantyb97 I love my job, I love my customers but sometimes I’d rather stay home with Hamlet 💙#hamlet #australia #birdsoftiktok #whatdoing #bird #laugh #pet #kiss #comedy #funny ♬ Little Bitty Pretty One – Bobby Day

2.      @seducktiv

Wrinkle the Duck went viral in late 2021 for running the New York Marathon (yes, really) and the proud owners of this duck use their newfound fame to post hilarious comedy skits involving little Wrinkle.

@seducktiv Wrinkle the Duck @Empire State Building #perfectloop #newyork #duck #zoomies #fyp ♬ original sound – Wrinkle the Duck

3.      @ducks_in_space

Tonia is the proud owner of a team of ducks, all of whom make appearances in her various funny, heart warming and thought provoking TikToks. Her raft of ducks have earned Tonia almost 4 million followers, and counting.

@ducks_in_space My whole life is a lie #fyp #petsoftiktok #lie #mom #duck #pet ♬ Psycho Theme – The Dark…

4.      @kiki.tiel

Kiki the cockatiel and his owner have been creating adorable videos since late 2020, and they’ve amassed almost 3 million followers for the entertainment they provided through the uncertain times and beyond.

@kiki.tiel He’s been bullying me recently:,( #bird #cockatiel #fyp #foryou ♬ original sound – ✨ Kiki the cockatiel✨

5.      @flockparty

Although Michelle is the owner of many pets, her collection of birds are the most popular, particularly Tiki the quaker parrot. Follow Michelle’s flock for regular bird content, plus some cameos from her adorable pup!

@flockparty bathtime in the kitchen sink #parrot #quakerparrot #petsoftiktok #birdsoftiktok #animals #cute #ItsGreatOutdoors #AmazonMusicProudHeroes #CheetosReaperReactions ♬ original sound – michelle’s flock

Take a look at the top 10 bird accounts below.

The Most Popular Bird Lovers Accounts On TikTok

Sources

https://www.tiktok.com/foryou?lang=en

Method

We searched on TikTok for the hashtags of the most popular pet birds to discover which species is the most popular on the app. Then, we went through the ‘bird’ hashtag to find the most liked and shared videos of pet birds. Finally, we took a look at the most popular bird accounts to find which ones had the most followers.