The Life of Carl the Crane and His Dino-Bird Family

Carl the Crane is a Sandhill Crane living in Florida with his wife Carla, Carl. Jr, aka Junior (their adult child who still hangs around), and Kevin and Kyle (their young but growing twins). Their neighbor is Autumn Coachella, who documents their lives.

And introducing the twins Kevin and Kyle.

@healthyish.autumn 1.) So honored that they trust me with their babies every year. 2.) The “floofers” need names – FINAL SUBMISSIONS! One is giving me Kyle vibes. #carlthecrane #sandhillcrane #naturelover #animalsdoingthings #animalsdoingfunnythings #funnyvideo #funnyvideos #makemaugh #floridaproblems #funnyanimals #animalsoftiktok #funnybirds #lakelife #lakelifebestlife #onlyinflorida #thedodo #fyp #viralanimals #viralanimalsoftiktok #sandhillcranes ♬ Here Comes the Sun

Carl went viral on TikTok last year for videos of him knocking on Autumn’s door to demand snacks.

@healthyish.autumn “i haves more snackz?” #sandhillcranes #floridaproblems #floridawildlife #animallover #animalvideos #funnyanimals #funnyanimal #carlthecrane ♬ original sound – Carl the Crane

It’s common in this area of Florida for humans to feed seeds to birds. But unlike most birds, Carl can get pretty sassy and demanding.

@healthyish.autumn he’d never say any of that to my face but ok ring cam warrior keep running that beak. (I love him) #floridaproblems #sandhillcranes #sandhillcrane #funnyvideos #funnyanimals #funnybirds #funnyanimalvideos #funnyanimal #ringcamera #sandhills #floridawildlife #floridawild #naturelovers #funnyvids #funnyvid #funnyshit #makemelaugh #funnytiktoks#funnytiktok#justforfun ♬ original sound – Carl the Crane

But according to Carl, it isn’t him and his family eating it all…

@healthyish.autumn Yes, Carl. You’re actually not the only bird on the planet. #carlthecrane #sandhillcranes #floridaproblems #floridawildlife #animallover #animalvideos #funnyanimals #funnyanimal #funnyvideos #funnybirds #sandhillcrane #makemelaugh ♬ original sound – Carl the Crane

Carl’s son Junior is a lil’ more polite, though.

@healthyish.autumn & when he sees me #sandhillcrane #sandhillcranes #animalsdoingthings #animalsdoingfunnythings #animalsdoingpeoplethings #carlthecrane #floridaproblems #onlyinflorida #lakelife #funnyvideos #funnyanimals #funnybirds #funnyanimalvideos #makemelaugh #thedodo ♬ original sound – Carl the Crane

But Carl and his crew aren’t just freeloaders… They’re highly skilled Dino-Bird bodyguards.

And while it may seem like all fun down in Florida, just like any married couple with kids, it’s not without its challenges.

For more Carl the Crane and co, follow @healthyish.autumn on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.

And for more avian awesomeness, check out Marge the Hen, who overcame her disability and became one cool chick.