The bird was spotted taking food from locals
People in Britain are left stunned after a pink dove turned up in Bury city centre. The bird was spotted accepting food from locals, as well as on rooftops in the area. BBC reported.
In fact, Greater Manchester Police said some officers have also come across the ‘rare pink pigeon in the city centre’. The post on Facebook read: “Officers are on foot patrol this afternoon as part of #OpHeartbeat. Officers quickly came across a rare pink pigeon in the city centre. Have you seen Bury’s Pink Pigeon yet? Let us know and come say hello if you mock us.”
Many locals speculated whether the mysterious bird was painted, fell into something or was naturally pink, media reported.
One user wrote on
Has anyone else seen this pink pigeon in Bury and does anyone know why it is pink?! #To bury#pinkdove#pigeon#pink#birdpic.twitter.com/wrx63R21TP
— Harriet Heywood (@Heywoodharriet_) September 9, 2023
Samantha Brown, 43, told the BBC: “I saw someone give it a chip. Everyone wonders why it’s pink but it adds a bit of color to the spot.” She adds, “I think it’s going to be painted, but who knows?”
Previously, a pink pigeon was rescued in New York City after it was dyed bright pink for a gender reveal party.
It was discovered in Manhattan’s Madison Square Park and showed signs of malnutrition. The bird was rescued and taken to the Wild Bird Fund for treatment.
