Bright green pigeon attracts tourists

A bright green pigeon spotted in Northampton, England, has become a surprising tourist attraction. First seen in June, the bird’s unusual colour has led to viral videos and drawn visitors.

Bird expert Mike Alibone, optics editor for Birdwatch Magazine, he told the BBC, “There is no wild pigeon in the world that looks like this. It certainly looks as if it has been dyed and the green colouring is too artificial.” He added that it’s unlikely the bird’s diet caused the colour.

The RSPCA has previously warned against dyeing pigeons for events, “Dye and paints can be toxic to birds and other animals, and they would be likely to try to clean any such substance from their feathers........

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