You’d think animals as smart as cats and parrots would have no trouble figuring out that their reflection in the mirror is only a reflection–but I guess if there’s no one else around who wants to play, your reflection is the next best thing. These and other video clips display a common approach to getting through the slack part of the day: by acting goofy. And the goofier, the better.
When I see animals just doing their thing, I am always struck by just how guileless they are. Just having fun, seeking to enjoy themselves, but now at anyone else’s expense.
I wonder if the mirror antics aren’t just play, and not a serious attempt to reach that “other animal in the mirror.