Cockatoos learn dumpster diving by watching peers in Sydney
In a Science study, sulfur crested cockatoos spread a bin opening trick from three Sydney suburbs to 44 within two years, mainly learned by watching dominant, socially connected males. Researchers recorded 160 videos during 2019 trash day, noting urban adaptability and social learning in these gregarious birds.
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