In Sydney, sulphur-crested cockatoos have been observed using their feet and beaks to operate public drinking fountains, achieving a 46% success rate over 500 recorded attempts in 44 days.

Researchers noted the birds mimic human actions, gripping and pushing the fountain handle to release water, highlighting their intelligence and ability to adapt to urban environments.

This behavior adds to their repertoire of urban skills, including opening trash bins, demonstrating their capacity for learning and innovation.