Not encouraged: When pigeons become too reliant on humans to feed them, it can lead to various health issues.
In certain cultures, pigeons are associated with good fortune.
But the street pigeons, called feral pigeons, are known as the “rats of the sky” because like the rodents, these birds’ droppings too pose a health risk.
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