Sydney’s bin-opening cockatoos: How 44 suburbs became part of a bird ‘culture’ through social learning

Cockatoos in Sydney have showcased remarkable adaptability by learning to open garbage bins, a skill passed down through observation and imitation. Different suburbs now boast their own unique techniques, and researchers have carefully documented this spread of behavior, identifying social learning as its key component. While some cockatoos still struggle with this task, it has evolved into a collective tradition, highlighting the emergence of animal culture in an urban context.

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