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When I hear the word ‘prankster’, my mind immediately thinks of The Mask and Bart Simpson. They might have hearts of gold, but they’re real jerks. However, it’s not just imaginary characters who like to make people’s lives difficult — there are plenty of jokester animals out there, too. Chief among them are birds. And they’re just waiting for the perfect moment to pounce and ruin your day. A pity they’re usually the only ones laughing at their horrible jokes.

If you ever thought that all the types of birds are sweet, innocent, and fluffy, well, we can tell you that the only animals in the world like that are pandas. No, no, we’re not biased. Not one bit. You have to believe us. [Hides panda flag].

To show you the hidden dark side that dwells within the hearts of all birbs out there, Bored Panda presents to you this list, freshly forged in the halls of our Editorial Department. Upvote the jerkiest pet birds, let us know in the comments which ones you think are the worst offenders, and warn your friends that birds are not as cute as they seem! While you’re on a roll, have a look through Bored Panda’s other fun lists about cats being jerks, funny animals that don’t care about rules, and bosses acting like the biggest jerks on the planet.

#1

Angry Cockatoo Tears Down Anti-Bird Spikes And Throws Them To The Ground

Angry Cockatoo Tears Down Anti-Bird Spikes And Throws Them To The Ground

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#2

This Bird Waits For My Coworker To Show Up Every Morning. Then Spends The Day Looking At Itself In The Mirror And Shitting

This Bird Waits For My Coworker To Show Up Every Morning. Then Spends The Day Looking At Itself In The Mirror And Shitting

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You might be willing to give our flying feathered friends a pass, but there’s plenty of evidence to suggest that birds can be real cretins. Just like some people. Sometimes worse. From aggressive behavior to unquenchable greed, one look at these funny birds will have you thinking its an apt representation of what human society would look like after the Apocalypse. And if birds are distant descendants of dinosaurs, I’d rather not think of the dastardly pranks that a T-Rex and his pals would pull if they were ever cloned!

#4

I Don't Think This Bird Can Read

I Don't Think This Bird Can Read

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#6

This Photo Of A Pelican Trying To Eat My Phone

This Photo Of A Pelican Trying To Eat My Phone

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It’s not just us who think birds are idiots. Scientists are on our side. Taki’s Magazine writes about the very worst flying egomaniacs who don’t care about anyone but themselves. Take hummingbirds as an example. The egoistically smart birds are so greedy, they claim bird feeders, and won’t let anyone else near them. Not even for a taste.

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#7

Just Try To Frigging Cage Me Again

Just Try To Frigging Cage Me Again

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#9

So.. Did The Bunny Grow Wings And Go To Heaven?

So.. Did The Bunny Grow Wings And Go To Heaven?

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Now, are you ready for something spooky and chilling about crows? I warn you, you’ll never look at them the same again. Crows are, apparently, the living embodiments of gluttony. They eat everything. And I mean everything. From garbage to tiny, beautiful baby birbs. Crows have a special appetite for robins and bluebirds. I did warn you.

#11

This Goose Is Fery Angry

This Goose Is Fery Angry

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#12

This Bird [friggin] Hates Spelling

This Bird [friggin] Hates Spelling

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Oh, and if you thought that the majestic bald eagles are exempt from criticism, think again. They’re such jerks that even other birds think they’re jerks. Bald eagles are so inept at hunting, they usually steal other birds’ prey or eat carrion, like vultures. Yuck.

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#13

Bird Trying To Snack On The Family Pet

Bird Trying To Snack On The Family Pet

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Janine B.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pelicans are very curious. They examine everything with their beaks.

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Sometimes When Billy Is With His Friends He Can Be A Bit Mischievous

Sometimes When Billy Is With His Friends He Can Be A Bit Mischievous

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Not to mention some of the biggest meanies around — Canada geese and swans. Canada geese are legendary for their aggressive animal behavior and are known for how often they attack people. Though, according to USA Today, they only do so because people are expanding into their territory and getting too close to their eggs or newborn birbs. The same goes for swans: though they’re graceful and beautiful, they will stop at nothing to defend their kids if anyone gets near them.

If you ever see a hummingbird eyeing your ice-cream or a crow looking at you funny — drop everything and run. Hide. And lock the doors. Otherwise, you might be another victim of jerk birds.

#16

The Australian Firehawks

The Australian Firehawks

Australian firehawks proactively spread wildfires. Observers report both solo and cooperative attempts, often successful, to spread wildfires intentionally via single-occasion or repeated transport of burning sticks in talons or beaks. After succesfully spreading the fire, the "firehawks" are able to pick out fleeing prey or mung on the charred remains of those critters who didn't make it out in time.

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#18

"Is This Cake Batter?!" *dunks Entire Head In*

"Is This Cake Batter?!" *dunks Entire Head In*

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#20

Basically A Summary Of What Its Like To Own A Bird

Basically A Summary Of What Its Like To Own A Bird

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#21

Keeps Pecking The Window And Shouting At Me While I'm Trying To Work. D**k

Keeps Pecking The Window And Shouting At Me While I'm Trying To Work. D**k

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#23

This Hawk Has Approximately Zero F**ks To Give About The Bees

This Hawk Has Approximately Zero F**ks To Give About The Bees

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Hans
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I might mix things up, but I think there are sveveral species of Hawk who are "bee-proof".

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#24

It Looks Better On The Floor, Karen

It Looks Better On The Floor, Karen

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#25

So This Dick Takes The Best Parking Spot Today

So This Dick Takes The Best Parking Spot Today

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#26

From The National Aquarium Of New Zealand

From The National Aquarium Of New Zealand

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#27

Sister Wanted To Pet Chicken, Chicken Disagreed

Sister Wanted To Pet Chicken, Chicken Disagreed

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#28

Mr. Steal Your Fries

Mr. Steal Your Fries

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#29

Just A Nibble

Just A Nibble

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#33

“Guess I’ll Nest On This [friggin] Coffee” - Pigeon

“Guess I’ll Nest On This [friggin] Coffee” - Pigeon

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#34

Birds Being Jerks

Birds Being Jerks

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

African Greys are little a******s....they'll have one favourite person and everyone else is a chew toy

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#35

No Hooman You All Will Not Facetime Without Me!

No Hooman You All Will Not Facetime Without Me!

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#36

This Adorable Little Asshole Eating My Sammich While Standing On The Goddamn Piece Of Bread I Gave Him

This Adorable Little Asshole Eating My Sammich While Standing On The Goddamn Piece Of Bread I Gave Him

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#37

It Looks Like Dozens Of Birds Decided To Sh*t On One Car At My Work

It Looks Like Dozens Of Birds Decided To Sh*t On One Car At My Work

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#39

Yoink

Yoink

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The look of surprise on his face as he watches the rest of ice cream cone take flight

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#40

My Friend Took This Down At The Beach The Other Day... Need I Say More?

My Friend Took This Down At The Beach The Other Day... Need I Say More?

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#41

The Cement Wasn’t Dry Yet..but Who Cares If You’re This Bird...

The Cement Wasn’t Dry Yet..but Who Cares If You’re This Bird...

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Canadian goose are a-holes, breaking the normal "Canadians are nice" myth.

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#45

Beware Of The Cobra Chicken

Beware Of The Cobra Chicken

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Queen MT [lol nope]
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

lmao there is a lake near my house and the Canadian geese there dont know the phrase "calm thyself" and lets just say that i had run home far too many times

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#46

Making My Son Cry Because She Stole His Sucker. And The Look In Those Eyes Is Pure Evil

Making My Son Cry Because She Stole His Sucker. And The Look In Those Eyes Is Pure Evil

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AzKhaleesi
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

awwww the sucker matches him / her. I love Sun Conures, that's gonna be my next conure.

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#47

This Goose Blocking The Road

This Goose Blocking The Road

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Rowlie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm like a bird, I only stay in a way. I don't know where Your home is, I don't care where Your home is

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Jayden Michael
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Oh hi Janice! I hope you don't mind me sitting here for a quick moment!"

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Wyndmere
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Are you my mother?" (title of a child's early reader book.)

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Lucy Bell
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Their are the best guards ever. I once visited a friend who had 2 geese and as I pulled up my car outside his house they surrounded me, one on each side of the car. I had to call him to rescue me.

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Sue Knerl
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have turkeys that do that. I honk at them to get them out of the way. I don't wait for them, they take forever and I'm late for work!!!!

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John Kamau
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey You in the car... Get out... I've been wanting to talk to you but you keep ignoring me.... Get out

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Lou Herout
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I the only one who just keeps rolling? I don't floor it, but slowing down for them doesn't seem to solve anything. It'd crush my soul if I hit one though!!

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okpkpkp
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A pigeon flew into my windshield once in San Francisco, on the freeway, WITH my mother-in-law in the car with me. Triple whammy.

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Caprice Percle
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is a huge pond by my grandson’s school. There are these brown geese that live there. They take great delight in screwing up carpool pickups morning and afternoon.

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Whawhawhatsis
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Geese aren't the only birds who'll do that. A couple of years ago we had a sandhill crane family living in our neighborhood, and they knew they were untouchable. So they'd just stroll out into the road and then stand there watching traffic pile up full of frustrated people. They were definitely a**holes!

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BusLady
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why did the chicken cross the road? Because the goose was too stupid to.

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Pamela Shireman
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a situation before. On my way home from work and a goose was standing in UT middle of the road. So you know what geese do when you honk at them? They honk back - and continue doing whatever they were doing in the first place. 😂

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#48

Get A Load Of This Ass****...

Get A Load Of This Ass****...

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#49

Trying To Take A Picture Posing With The Birds

Trying To Take A Picture Posing With The Birds

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Hans
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why does this lady make evil grimaces to scare away the peaceful birds?

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#50

Seagull Attack

Seagull Attack

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