REUTERS/Daniel Munoz/File Photo At first, it looked like an April Fool’s Day joke when the Australian white ibis emerged as a contender to become the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games mascot.

"Over the whole survey, we only recorded a few rookeries, mainly cattle egrets and Australian white ibis, less than last year and continuing to decline below the long-term average." ...

The Australian White Ibis, affectionately termed the "Bin Chicken," has surged into the top 10, marking a notable addition. Regional variations in bird populations highlight the diverse avian ...

Explores the history of the Australian White Ibis, how it has adapted to its wetland home being urbanised, and how it went to one of Australia's most decorative birds to being colloquially called the ...