An American tourist visiting the Gold Coast went viral after excitedly discovering what he thought was a rare and unique bird, only to learn from locals that it was an ibis, commonly known as a 'bin chicken'. The birds are ubiquitous across Australia and are known for scavenging through rubbish bins. The tourist had been sending photos to friends and Australians asking about the species before being informed of its common status.

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