"Ian" the Australian White IBIS | AKA "Bin Chicken"The Australian White Ibis (Threskiornis molucca) stands as one of the most fascinating and polarizing birds in modern Australia. Known affectionately (or not so affectionately) as the "bin chicken," "tip turkey," "sandwich snatcher," and "picnic pirate," this striking wading bird has undergone a remarkable transformation from wetland specialist to urban opportunist over the past few decades.