First, these parrots learned to open trash cans to forage for food. Now, they’ve taken it a step further – and have figured out how to turn on water fountains for a sip along with their meal.

New research has revealed that wild sulphur-crested cockatoos in Western Sydney have figured out how to operate public drinking fountains to access fresh water. Scientists observed the birds using their beaks and feet to twist the handles,

Researchers at the Australian National University discovered that wild cockatoos learned to drink from water fountains designed for humans.