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Parrot Flies Into South Korean Café and Calmly Sips Customer's Iced Americano — Caught on Camera

Security footage shows a parrot flying into a South Korean café, landing on an iced Americano and calmly sipping from it while patrons react in surprise. KARMA and police responded and found the bird healthy and sociable; the café briefly cared for it while waiting for responders. Officials suspect the parrot is a yellow-crowned Amazon, a species that requires permits in South Korea, and environmental authorities are tracing its owner. If unclaimed, the bird will be placed in specialized care at the National Institute of Ecology.

04:12 PM, 12/03/2025Lifestyle
Parrot Flies Into South Korean Café and Calmly Sips Customer's Iced Americano — Caught on Camera

A security camera captured a parrot flying into a South Korean café and making a beeline for an iced Americano, then calmly dipping its beak and sipping the drink while startled patrons scrambled. The bird's composed behavior and apparent fondness for the coffee drew laughter and surprise from onlookers.

Video shows unexpected visitor

The footage shows the parrot sweeping through the café doorway, landing directly on a cup of iced Americano as if it had planned the move. Customers reacted with surprise, but the bird remained unusually relaxed and sociable while sampling the drink.

Rescue response and condition

Staff contacted authorities after the parrot made itself at home. The Korean Animal Rescue and Management Association (KARMA) reported that police were called about a loose bird stealing coffee. When responders arrived, they found the parrot healthy, relaxed and comfortable around people. While waiting for the rescue team, the café owner offered snacks and several customers were able to gently pet the bird.

Species, permits and next steps

Officials suspect the bird is a yellow-crowned Amazon, a species that requires special permits in South Korea. Environmental authorities are working to confirm the parrot’s identity and trace its owner. If no owner is identified, the bird is expected to be placed under specialized care at the National Institute of Ecology.

The lighthearted incident resonated online, with viewers joking that the parrot had staged a bold coffee run — a scene many relate to on sleepy mornings. Authorities continue their efforts to determine the bird's origin and ensure it receives appropriate care.

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