Pigeon-Borne Illnesses

Pigeons! Those cooing, strutting city dwellers that flock to parks, ledges, and feeders, raising concerns: Can pigeons spread disease? Yes, they can transmit pathogens through droppings, feathers, and parasites, posing risks to humans, pets, and properties. Have you noticed pigeon activity near you? What prompted your disease worry? Let us wing into the facts!  …