A countdown clock marking six years until the 2032 Olympic Games was unveiled in Brisbane, but a local bird stole the show. The ceremony featured an unexpected guest: a white ibis, commonly known as a 'bin chicken' in Australia. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner joked that no Brisbane event is complete without the bird's appearance. The ibis has a modest local following, with some residents humorously pushing for it to become the official mascot of the Brisbane Games instead of more traditional Australian animals like kangaroos or koalas. The countdown clock signals the start of the final six-year preparation period for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Brisbane was awarded the 2032 Olympics in 2021, becoming the third Australian city to host the event after Melbourne in 1956 and Sydney in 2000. The games are expected to bring significant infrastructure and economic activity to the region. The bird's cameo added a lighthearted moment to the proceedings, reminding locals that even official events can have a touch of Queensland's unique wildlife. Organizers continue to work on venue plans and other logistics as the countdown begins.