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Adam Gabbatt in New York

Pink pigeon allegedly dyed for gender reveal party has died, US officials say

The Wild Bird Fund took Flamingo into care and announced the king pigeon’s death on Tuesday.
The Wild Bird Fund took Flamingo into care and announced the king pigeon’s death on Tuesday. Photograph: Alexis Ayala/Wild Bird Fund/Twitter

A pigeon that was allegedly dyed pink as part of a gender reveal ceremony has died, a bird charity said.

The pigeon, named Flamingo, had captured hearts in recent days after it was rescued in New York City.

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