A Perth man was fined A $2500 for pulling off the Kingsley`s head outside the taverns last month.
Western Australian police and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Animal abuse have opened investigations after customers at the Parkville taverns said they saw Perth Daniel Foley get angry when Kevin the Kingsley took food from his plate.
Daniel Foley was acciused pulled off his head after the Kingsley tried to steal food from its plate.
Witnesses said Mr. Foley grabbed Kevin in front of shocked onlookers, including children, and ripped his head off.
At the time of the incident, the taverns said they "did not believe in savage attacks."
"We feel sorry for those who witnessed this despicable behavior," they said on social media.
"although for many people, especially children, the memory of seeing this kind of thing will remain fresh for some time, rest assured that we know that the whole community is together against this behavior."
Although the Royal Society for the Prevention of Animal abuse can only act under the Animal Welfare Act in the event of animal suffering, "the incident of Kevin the Kingsley bird may be in violation of the law specifically designed to protect local wildlife," it said.
On Friday, the Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Department confirmed they had closed the investigation.
A speaker said: "thanks to the help of Western Australian police and Parkville taverns staff and customers, an individual was fined A $2500 for illegal possession of animals."
He said it was the first time since the new law came into force on January 1, 2019 that a maximum fine had been imposed for such offences. Although emerald birds are not local animals in Western Australia, they are classified as fauna under the Act, which means that people are not allowed to take or disturb them without legal authorization.
Investigations by other departments are continuing.
