The notorious bin chicken is met with mixed feelings for Sydney-siders.

With a beak in the bin and a mangy wing flapping to hold balance, the Australian white ibis has become a cultural mainstay of our city.

Seeking Sydney investigate why there are so many ibis in Sydney?

The Royal Botanic Garden’s Wingtags project can be found here, where you can report sightings of wing-tagged birds and help researchers better understand the lives of bin chickens (and other birds).