The complexities of bin chickens

The bin chicken, or Australian white ibis, as it's less commonly known, isn't only hungering for your spare fries. Researchers from the University of Wollongong, the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, and the Australian Museum have found that their migratory patterns are influenced by worms. Specifically, they flock to invertebrate-rich areas after it has rained.

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