Man sought by police after he allegedly performed shocking, cruel acts against a protected bird near a train station
- Man allegedly captured an ibis bird outside a train station
- He then allegedly performed cruel acts on the bin chicken
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A man allegedly captured an ibis bird and performed shocking, cruel acts against it near a Sydney train station.
An investigation is underway after police received a number of calls that a man had allegedly captured an ibis bird outside Eastwood Railway station, in the city’s north-western suburbs on Tuesday.
Police have been told the man allegedly tied a rope around the bird’s feet and neck and was trying to place it into a wheeled red trolley bag.
Witnesses intervened and managed to free the bird from the man who allegedly fled the scene before police arrived.
The bird appeared to have an injured beak and was bleeding but also flew from the scene before police and WIRES wildlife rescue officers were able to capture it.
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A man has allegedly captured an ibis bird and performed shocking, cruel acts (pictured) against it
An investigation is underway after police received a number of calls that a man (pictured) had allegedly captured an ibis bird
Police say the alleged offender was last seen boarding a city-bound train to Central Railway Station.
He is described as being Asian in appearance, wearing a navy blue short-sleeved shirt and light-coloured pants.
Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have seen the man in the vicinity of Eastwood Railway Station and might have footage that can assist, to contact Ryde Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Ibis’ (pictured) are commonly called ‘bin chickens’ for their eating habits
The ibis is a protected species
- The white Australian ibis is a protected species in NSW
- Under the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974, they cannot be harmed or interfered with
- It is an offence to do so
- They have become better known by their affectionate nickname the ‘bin chicken’ due to the fact they are often found picking through rubbish bins
- The iconic native bird as been proposed as a strong contender for the Australian mascot for the 2032 Olympic Games due to be hosted in Brisbane
- Queensland Sports Minister Stirling Hinchliffe threw his support behind the idea in early 2022
Ibis (pictured) are often called ‘bin chickens’ as they’re often found picking through rubbish bins
