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Luke Costin

Man accused of killing bird spends night in custody

Witnesses told police the man allegedly put the ibis in his bag and rode off. (Tony Phillips/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The alleged killer of an ibis in Sydney is in custody after police say they found the dead bird in his home.

The 60-year-old is accused of capturing and killing the bird, which are affectionately nicknamed bin chickens, in Little Bay about 12.20pm on Tuesday.

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