Pity that cockatoos only fluff like that when feeling threatened or uncomfortable. Cuz that's where they look the most adorable.

The umbrella got bigger, which mimicked a bird aggressively fluffing up in a threat display, so he's returning the threat display to warn it off.

this shows how much this bird has bonded with you ... even though the offending yellow thing was still in the room, you were able to calm him down. So happy you know how to make him feel safe and loved. Your such an amazing Daddy to Max!

I love how he plays with the wind chimes. That's so cute.

You never can tell what will freak birds out. My cockatiel had no problem with me vacuuming around his cage, but if I wore a new pair of pants, it was a 50/50 chance he would go berserk.

Trying to look intimidating, but it doesn't work when you're wearing a pink suit.

Mine doesn't fear dogs barking or cats, but God help you if he sees your car keys🙄

"You look like Phyllis Diller." I'm dead that was a hilarious comparison

That is the weirdest defense mechanism I have ever seen. I'm just going to fluff up and sway... :D

Max is maxed out!

A yellow umbrella once insulted his mamma.

My little green cheek conure thinks that helium balloons are the ultimate evil in the universe.

How amazing that he is using the windchimes to relax himself.. That is what windchimes are for! What a clever bird

"Toes, toes, toes, belly and a belly and a beak beak beak". That is all it took to calm Max down. What a wonderful and comic bond you have! <3

Max:

If I was a domesticated bird, I would want to have an owner just like Max's. Two sweethearts.

It’s adorable how he calmed down when you began singing the “toes toes toes” song to him ❤️

I think that Max quite enjoys the wind chimes. He certainly looks a very contented and happy bird.

Omgoosh! All the videos you posted, I have never seen him that fluffed out. You have ruffled Max's feathers. lol.

this is the most complicated bird ever . i love this