NSW: Man allegedly performed cruel acts against protected ibis near Eastwood train station

Man wanted by police after allegedly committing shocking, brutal acts against a ‘baking chicken’ near a train station

  • Man allegedly caught an ibis bird outside a train station
  • He then allegedly committed cruel acts on the baking chicken

A man allegedly captured an ibis bird and committed shocking, brutal acts against it near a Sydney train station.

An investigation is underway after police received a number of calls that a man allegedly captured an ibis bird outside Eastwood Railway station, in the northwestern suburbs of the city on Tuesday.

Police have learned that the man allegedly tied a rope around the bird’s legs and neck and attempted to stuff it into a red wheeled 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 away before the police and WIRES rescue agents could catch it.

A man is said to have captured an ibis bird and committed shocking, brutal acts against it (pictured).

An investigation is underway after police received a number of calls that a man (pictured) allegedly captured an ibis bird

Police say the alleged perpetrator was last seen boarding a city train to Central Station.

He is described as Asian in appearance, wearing a short-sleeved navy blue shirt and light-colored pants.

Investigators are appealing to anyone who has seen the man in the vicinity of Eastwood Railway Station and may have any footage that may help, to contact Ryde Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Ibis’ (pictured) are commonly referred to as ‘baking hens’ because of 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 must not be harmed or disturbed
  • It is an offense to do this
  • They have become better known by their affectionate nickname the ‘baking chicken’ due to the fact that they are often picked by garbage cans
  • The iconic native bird has been proposed as a strong contender for Australia’s mascot for the 2032 Olympics to be held in Brisbane
  • Queensland Sports Minister Stirling Hinchliffe backed the idea in early 2022

Ibis (pictured) are often referred to as “baking chickens” because they are often plucked through garbage cans

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