Saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy—and “it’s not just us humans who feel the pangs of grief.” Animals, too, mourn.

Parrots are “both emotional and intelligent,” forming deep bonds with their humans.

Sinbad, a parrot who spent 25 years with his owner, “became noticeably subdued” as she neared the end.

“Just like humans, parrots can suffer from depression,” sometimes even requiring avian anti-depressants.

In a moving moment, Sinbad was brought to his owner’s bedside to say goodbye—showing the powerful connection these birds share with us.