If there’s one thing umbrella cockatoos are known for, it’s their big personalities—and Julius is no exception. From playful antics to the occasional sass, he always finds a way to keep life interesting. But when it comes to bath time? Let’s just say Julius makes his feelings very clear: he’s not a fan. It all started with a fine layer of dust on Julius’s beautiful white feathers—a telltale sign it was time for a little sprucing up. As soon as the spray bottle appeared, his expression shifted from curious to downright suspicious. He tilted his head, fluffed his feathers, and let out a protesting squawk that could only mean, “You wouldn’t dare.” The first spritz of water landed, and Julius’s dramatic performance began. He flapped his wings with all the indignation he could muster, as if the water had personally offended him. His beak opened in a series of squawks that sounded suspiciously like an umbrella cockatoo lecture.

By the time the bath was done, Julius looked thoroughly soaked and thoroughly unimpressed. His crest, usually bright and proud, drooped like a wilted flower. With his feathers slicked down, he glared at his humans with the intensity of someone plotting their revenge. After his bath, Julius climbed to his favorite perch, giving himself an exaggerated shake and fluffing his feathers in a dramatic attempt to regain his dignity. His usual swagger was momentarily replaced by what could only be described as a pout. He sat there, eyeing everyone in the room as if to say, “This is not over.” Despite his protests, Julius’s feathers looked pristine after drying off. The glow of his snow-white plumage was undeniable, even if his mood was less than glowing. His humans tried to cheer him up with his favorite toy, but Julius wasn’t ready to forgive just yet. Instead, he gave them the silent treatment, turning his back as if to say, “I’ll talk to you when I’m ready.”

Of course, Julius eventually forgave his humans—especially when a snack was involved. But his disdain for bath time remains legendary. The next time he spots the spray bottle, there’s little doubt he’ll stage another dramatic protest, proving once again that when it comes to cockatoos, even a simple bath is never boring.