Clever cockatoos learn through social interaction

Scientists have shown that cockatoos, an iconic Australian bird species, learn from each other a unique skill -- lifting garbage bin lids to gather food. The research confirms that cockatoos spread this novel behavior through social learning. This behavior by cockatoos is actually learnt, rather than a result of genetics.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/07/210722142003.htm