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This little guy was a very lucky stray who ended up at a pigeon friendly veterinarian. Since they are getting flooded with baby bird season, I offered to take him and work to find his owner or a new home. I emailed NPA his band information on Wednesday, but haven’t heard back. Not sure how long they usually take to respond.
He’s an ’08 African Owl and I believe his color is called Almond. Even his toenails are almond. Check out that tiny beak! http://www.pigeons.biz/gallery/browseimages.php?c=3&userid=2192
He’s a real sweetie and is VERY tame - loves to be held in your hand and petted. I don’t think he did much flying since his initial flights here were erratic, but he is improving with practice. He tends to sit back on his hocks and his front toes on his right foot stay together so he doesn’t walk normally but scuttles around quite happily. Based on his vent bones, I think he’s a male. He has a good appetite and appears healthy and in good feather, although I don’t think he’s acclimated to outside temperatures. Sure seems like he was somebody's pet!
He’s an ’08 African Owl and I believe his color is called Almond. Even his toenails are almond. Check out that tiny beak! http://www.pigeons.biz/gallery/browseimages.php?c=3&userid=2192
He’s a real sweetie and is VERY tame - loves to be held in your hand and petted. I don’t think he did much flying since his initial flights here were erratic, but he is improving with practice. He tends to sit back on his hocks and his front toes on his right foot stay together so he doesn’t walk normally but scuttles around quite happily. Based on his vent bones, I think he’s a male. He has a good appetite and appears healthy and in good feather, although I don’t think he’s acclimated to outside temperatures. Sure seems like he was somebody's pet!