A domestic king pigeon was found in NYC’s Madison Square Park, and it appeared to have been deliberately dyed pink before being released, a group said
Wildlife experts are trying to figure out how a pink pigeon ended up in a New York City park.
According to the Wild Bird Fund, the domestic king pigeon found inside Madison Square Park appears to have been deliberately dyed, then released. The group said domesticated birds already have trouble surviving because they are unable to find food in the wild, fly well or escape predators.said in a Facebook postBeing an unusual color would make this one even more of a target. The group said a good Samaritan rescued the pink pigeon and it's now being cared for.
"Please never release domestic birds to the wild. Not for weddings, funerals, celebrations, art projects, anything. They will starve or be preyed on," the Wild Bird Fund said."If you see an all-white pigeon in the wild, or any tame bird standing around looking lost, it needs your help. Please catch the bird and bring it to a pigeon rescue or animal sanctuary near you."
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