A video shows a cockatoo accidentally asking Alexa to call her mom in the middle of the night. The video has been viewed as hilarious by the internet, with many believing it was intentional. Cockatoos are highly intelligent birds who can learn anywhere from 20 to 30 common words, with high-performing cockatoos able to learn even more. The intelligent birds can contextualize their words, especially common greetings like "hello" and "goodbye," so they know when to use them both. If you're trying to teach your bird to hold down a conversation, loving interaction and positive reinforcement are key.