Rita McMahon, the director of the Wild Bird Fund, did not know why the bird was stained pink but said her best guess – which was shared by pigeon advocates with whom she’d consulted – is that it was used in a gender reveal party.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.A pigeon that had been dyed pink was rescued in Madison Square Park Monday and transported to aWhen the bird was found, it smelled strongly of perfume and its left eyelid was torn. It was also freezing cold and thought to be severely malnourished, according to Rita McMahon, the director of the Wild Bird Fund, which is now caring for the pigeon.
Rodriguez has saved some of the city’s hawks, squirrels and parrots, but said pigeons comprise the bulk of his rescues because people don’t like them. “People run them over intentionally,” he said.Flamingo, estimated to be about five weeks old, is now recuperating in a spacious, stainless steel cage. McMahon said the bird would be able to see its reflection in the walls, “which makes one feel better.” It is also receiving antibiotics and being evaluated for disease.
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