Cockatoos in Australia are Learning How to Bin Dive For Food From Each Other

According to a recent study, sulphur-crested cockatoos are learning to open wheelie bins to scavenge for food from one another, and the behavior is quickly spreading around Sydney.

Bin-Diving Cockatoos

Martin stated that they intended to examine allegations of the behavior in Victoria. "We'd love to have additional information to clarify when and if similar behavior is occurring in other parts of Australia," says the spokesperson.

The researchers have relaunched the study and are looking for online comments from Australians who have seen cockatoo bin openings. "Having a 'No, it doesn't exist here' answer is just as essential for us in this survey," Martin added.