Wilbur the bird plays peekaboo with human. Video gets nearly 3 million views

“Peekaboo! Sometimes the most delightful things in life are right in front of you,” reads the caption shared alongside the video.

Published on: Dec 5, 2020, 18:51:09 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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It is often the simplest of things that touch our hearts and make us smile. If you’re someone who believes in this notion, then this video of Wilbur, a pet bird, will leave you feeling very happy. It shows nothing but a sweet moment of interaction between the pet and its human. The clip is super wholesome too.

The image shows the bird named Wilbur. (Instagram/@wilbur_tiel)

Originally shared on the pet’s personal Instagram profile back in November, the video again captured people’s attention after recently getting a shoutout from Instagram on their own account. The photo and video sharing platform wrote “Peekaboo! Sometimes the most delightful things in life are right in front of you.”

Take a look at the video:

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Since being shared about 17 hours ago, the video has gathered nearly 3 million views – and the numbers are only rising. People shared tons of comments on the post. Most wrote about how the clip made them happy. Are you one of them too?

“This is so cool,” wrote an Instagram user. “This is beautiful,” commented another. “Omg! This makes me so happy,” said a third.

What do you think of the video?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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