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The internet is full of animal comics, with cats and dogs, of course, dominating the scene (as they do). But birds don't often get the spotlight to preen their beautiful feathers in ink or paint. Well, potatopato comics are here to fix this issue.

The artist, Cynthia, chose her own pet, a cockatiel named Buddy, as the focus of the comics. With playful, positive scenarios she portrays what it feels like having a parrot as a pet and showcases the joys and struggles of living with Buddy. As for what inspired the artist, she said that it's all based on real life. "They are largely real incidents, based either on Buddy himself, or experiences I've had with other birds in my life" Cynthia told Bored Panda. With quite a following, the artist revealed that the reaction is overwhelmingly positive. "People tell me it helps them with depression and helps get them through bad days, and I'm grateful to be able to help" she said.

Scroll down to check them out and hey, they might inspire you to get a cockatiel of your own. Don't forget to vote and comment on your favorite pieces!

Here's a picture of what Buddy looks like in real life

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#3

Or Anything With Birds On It For That Matter

Or Anything With Birds On It For That Matter

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... I Sits :3

... I Sits :3

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

I love the way the cartoon 'suggests' the bird running to the water bowl! I can just hear the scrabbly little feet!

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#5

Domestic Bird Photography At Its Finest

Domestic Bird Photography At Its Finest

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Prickly Little Dinosaur ~

Prickly Little Dinosaur ~

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He's Doing His Best

He's Doing His Best

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#10

Sometimes I Feel Like Birds Are Just Little Feathered Cats

Sometimes I Feel Like Birds Are Just Little Feathered Cats

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#12

Let Me Out... Before I Sing The Song Of My People! ...*screams*

Let Me Out... Before I Sing The Song Of My People! ...*screams*

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Sometimes A Little Feather, Makes Everything Better

Sometimes A Little Feather, Makes Everything Better

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( ૢ⁼̴̤̆ ꇴ ⁼̴̤̆ ૢ)~ෆ

( ૢ⁼̴̤̆ ꇴ ⁼̴̤̆ ૢ)~ෆ

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Flying?

Flying?

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Just Carmen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sadly, my little sweetie can't fly. She pulled out the flight feathers on one wing and they stopped growing back. It's all good though. She gets around like a trooper!

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#20

A Healthy Poop Means A Healthy Bird!

A Healthy Poop Means A Healthy Bird!

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#21

Cats Aren't The Only Ones

Cats Aren't The Only Ones

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

My dog too - get glared at until someone picks it back up (usually my husband as he's the bigger mug!).

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#22

Same

Same

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

My paquito does this, I have to eat the veggies with him or he won't eat them.

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#23

What Does Your Wet Birb Smell Like?

What Does Your Wet Birb Smell Like?

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Oh Well

Oh Well

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Esther Wallace
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s like a little pikachu https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQVuYfKdl3v-8KMi_LcmP4cPZkMnDfZDNltkRsRlbTs0JGch40I

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#27

The “No-Bird-Videos-After-10pm” Rule Went Into Effect After Mars Filed Several Noise Complaints

The “No-Bird-Videos-After-10pm” Rule Went Into Effect After Mars Filed Several Noise Complaints

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#34

Meet The Bird!

Meet The Bird!

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Just Carmen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah, the lifestyle of the loved cockatiel. I'm looking at it right now as I type this.

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#35

Who Will Be Victorious?

Who Will Be Victorious?

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

"We've got Buddy with an intense pink blush, but Pikachu fights back with a red blush of equal intensity! Who will win?"

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#36

Let Me Love You

Let Me Love You

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Can't Fight The Fluff

Can't Fight The Fluff

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#39

Happy National Ice Cream Day! What's Your Favorite Flavor?

Happy National Ice Cream Day! What's Your Favorite Flavor?

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#41

Because A Bird Can Be So Much More! … Maybe

Because A Bird Can Be So Much More! … Maybe

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It’s A Bird! It’s A Pla-… Actually A Bird? And Not A Feather Out Of Place

It’s A Bird! It’s A Pla-… Actually A Bird? And Not A Feather Out Of Place

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I’ve Definitely Skipped More Than… One Day…

I’ve Definitely Skipped More Than… One Day…

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“There Is No Millet, However High, I Cannot Reach” - Most Birds Probably

“There Is No Millet, However High, I Cannot Reach” - Most Birds Probably

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#48

It's... It's All Just A Bad Dream... Right??

It's... It's All Just A Bad Dream... Right??

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He Smells Like Pancakes With A Dab Of Syrup B

He Smells Like Pancakes With A Dab Of Syrup B

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#51

๐·°(৹˃̵﹏˂̵৹)°·๐

๐·°(৹˃̵﹏˂̵৹)°·๐

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Rachel Rosky
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While attending grad school out of state I lived alone with my love bird so we were very well-bonded, but I'd come home for longer stretches of time during school breaks so of course I'd bring him with me to my parent's. Well, my dad has been an early riser all of life and made a habit of taking my lovie out of his cage and spending time with him every morning. Soon I had competition for my lovie's affection as he would love landing on my dad and just chilling with him. Picture a bald, bearded, 6ft, retired construction guy letting this little yellow bird climb all over him, nibbling as he goes. Needless to say, I didn't mind the competition at all.

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#52

*yelling Intensifies*

*yelling Intensifies*

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Just Carmen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, that call! She's got me trained well cause I come running every time I hear it.

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#54

In Case Your Bird Is Looking To Switch His Style Up A Bit

In Case Your Bird Is Looking To Switch His Style Up A Bit

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Well, Not Like You Had A Choice... >_>(But Don't Share Things They Shouldn't Eat!)

Well, Not Like You Had A Choice... >_>(But Don't Share Things They Shouldn't Eat!)

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#57

Singing Loud For All To Hear At 6 Am Is Not Ideal For Spreading Cheer… Happy December!

Singing Loud For All To Hear At 6 Am Is Not Ideal For Spreading Cheer… Happy December!

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

notice the quotation marks of signified sarcasm (QMSS)

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#59

Woo As You May, But My Foot Will Never Return Your Feelings…

Woo As You May, But My Foot Will Never Return Your Feelings…

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And Only Scritch When His Highness Beckons

And Only Scritch When His Highness Beckons

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Based Off Cupcakelogic's Original "No Take Only Throw" Dog Comic!

Based Off Cupcakelogic's Original "No Take Only Throw" Dog Comic!

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3 years ago

How can you scritch without a hand?

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#66

You Miss Every Shot You Don’t Take ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

You Miss Every Shot You Don’t Take ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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Somebody Is Due For A Bath(Actually It’s Probably The Both Of Us Now..*sneeze*)

Somebody Is Due For A Bath(Actually It’s Probably The Both Of Us Now..*sneeze*)

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What If, It’s Not Just A Feather…. *spooky Music* :o

What If, It’s Not Just A Feather…. *spooky Music* :o

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“Can’t Scritch” Is Not An Acceptable Response

“Can’t Scritch” Is Not An Acceptable Response

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Repeat After Me: I Am A Strong, Independent Bird...

Repeat After Me: I Am A Strong, Independent Bird...

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Legendary

Legendary

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Also Known As “Phases Of A Sleeping Birb”

Also Known As “Phases Of A Sleeping Birb”

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