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Curious cockatoo photobombs traffic camera's shot in Australia

ByEyewitness News WABC logo
Monday, June 4, 2018
Cockatoo checks out traffic camera
It happened in Queensland, Australia.

QUEENSLAND, Australia (WABC) -- A curious cockatoo in Australia was ready for its close up.

The bird was seen checking out a traffic camera in Queensland, completely blocking the lens.

The parrot even knocks on the camera with its beak.

The Queensland Department of Transport shared the footage on Twitter.

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