This Adorable Parrot Thinks She's the Neighborhood Sheriff-and Takes Her Job Seriously
Parrots are an endlessly fascinating species, and they seem to keep evolving. Many have a laundry list of talents they can't wait to show off. There's one special bird named Bailey with an impressive outdoor skill normally seen with teens-or the local small-town sheriff-and she's really good at it.
Anthony Matthew is Bailey's proud bird dad, and in this recent TikTok video, he captures why people are so smitten with the Double Yellow-Headed Parrot. Once you see her in action, you'll understand why!
@anthonymatthew24 My Bird rides a hoverboard like she's drunk omg Bailey
original sound - Anton
"My bird rides a hoverboard like she's drunk, omg Bailey," the caption jokes, as Bailey glides around effortlessly on her tiny hoverboard scooter like she's the neighborhood sheriff. Whether the chatty gal performs an adorable whistle, laugh, and funny "hi, how you doin'," she's a superstar giving the fans what they want (and loving every second of it).
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Fans of Bailey say she's like an instant shot of dopamine with her ability to cheer up anyone in 30 seconds or less. The charismatic bird is a natural charmer with her little, old granny laugh that's way too cute, but riding a hoverboard isn't her only talent.
Give this girl anything, and she'll make a cool trick out of it. In another video that her "papa" shared, Bailey's cruising around on a tiny bicycle that seems as if it was made just for her.
@anthonymatthew24 My parrot Bailey laughing on the bicycle never gets old smile everyone #fyp#foryou#foryoupage#parrot#laughing
original sound - Anton
How Do Parrots Learn?
Parrots are known for their extreme level of intelligence and flair for the dramatic, but how do they learn to perform tricks-and is it the same way we train other pets? As it turns out, these smart birds learn in ways that go above and beyond the usual positive reinforcement and repetition standards.
Forbes referenced a 2025 study that explains that Parrots learn new tricks by imitating their peers and humans through a form of "third-party imitation." This is a "social learning trait" previously believed to be a human-only trait. In the way people try to figure out how to fit into an established group (like in school or work), third-party imitation begins with observing interactions, then imitating them to assimilate.
The findings are remarkable because there's never been another species capable of "passive observation" to learn tricks-not even dogs. All of this to say, Bailey is one sweet Parrot who'd make any town proud should she become an actual sheriff on patrol!
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This story was originally published June 2, 2026 at 7:20 AM.