Chopper the cockatoo reunited with owner

Chopper is reunited with his owner. (Supplied: FRV Facebook)

Jordan Doherty

Firefighters helped reunite a man and his beloved pet cockatoo, Chopper after it got stuck in a tree at Brimbank Central.

Fire Rescue Victoria crews kept magpies at bay while using a specialist aerial ladder to access Chopper and bring him back down safely.

The rescue of Chopper and his reunion with his owner was met with cheers and support from onlookers.