Stubborn cockatoo refuses to return owner's stolen toast

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (UPI) -- A thieving cockatoo played a game of keep-away with its owner's breakfast, stealing his piece of toast and refusing to give it back.

Video shared to YouTube shows Australian Bare Eyed Cockatoo "Eric the Legend" snatching the freshly buttered piece of toast from his owner's breakfast plate as he turned his back away.

The stubborn bird took a small bite, despite his owner's protest, before snagging the whole piece of toast and flying over to the dining room table.

Eric's attempt to enjoy a human breakfast was eventually thwarted as his owner approached the table shouting "my toast!" and causing the bird to drop the bread.