Auto driver carries a pet parrot while on duty; an adorable video grabs attention
Radhika Nair | Times Life Bureau | Mar 05, 2026, 22:38 IST
Auto driver and parrot
In a touching moment caught on camera in Bengaluru, an auto rickshaw driver showcases the vibrant companionship of his pet parrot. This feathered friend, effortlessly perched on the driver's shoulder, showcases a remarkable understanding as it follows commands, much to the delight of viewers.
A heartwarming video is grabbing the attention of animal lovers on the internet. A simple clip showing the bond between an auto driver and his beloved pet parrot has left netizens in awe.
In the video shared by Instagram user Aakash, he introduces an auto driver from Bengaluru who carries his pet parrot while at work. In the video, the parrot can be seen comfortably sitting on his owner’s shoulder, taking in everything around. Notably, the parrot listens adorably to the auto driver and follows all his instructions. At one point, the parrot even sits on the shoulder of the person recording, making the moment extra memorable.
"So yesterday in Bengaluru, I saw something crazy. An auto driver has a pet parrot that roams around with him. And the parrot was so cute, listening to him for even the smallest things. Naturally, I let my intrusive thought win and asked him if he could tell the parrot to sit on my shoulder. He sweetly agreed. And then I experienced a very cute, small, joyful moment and realised how birds are also so important in our lives," the user shares in the voiceover.
Soon after the video went viral, netizens began adoring the bond between the auto driver and the parrot.
"God bless the uncle and the baby immensely," wrote one user.
"This made my day. How cute," wrote another.
In short, this simple yet touching moment has left viewers smiling, proving that sometimes the most ordinary journeys carry the most delightful surprises.
The auto driver and his parrot
In the video shared by Instagram user Aakash, he introduces an auto driver from Bengaluru who carries his pet parrot while at work. In the video, the parrot can be seen comfortably sitting on his owner’s shoulder, taking in everything around. Notably, the parrot listens adorably to the auto driver and follows all his instructions. At one point, the parrot even sits on the shoulder of the person recording, making the moment extra memorable.
The super cute moment
"So yesterday in Bengaluru, I saw something crazy. An auto driver has a pet parrot that roams around with him. And the parrot was so cute, listening to him for even the smallest things. Naturally, I let my intrusive thought win and asked him if he could tell the parrot to sit on my shoulder. He sweetly agreed. And then I experienced a very cute, small, joyful moment and realised how birds are also so important in our lives," the user shares in the voiceover.
'This made my day'
Soon after the video went viral, netizens began adoring the bond between the auto driver and the parrot.
"God bless the uncle and the baby immensely," wrote one user.
"This made my day. How cute," wrote another.
In short, this simple yet touching moment has left viewers smiling, proving that sometimes the most ordinary journeys carry the most delightful surprises.