lockmat Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 There is this pigeon I noticed at work a few weeks ago that has a green band around its leg. I've seen it on a regular basis since and when I came up close to it to take a photo it wasn't frightened, which I thought was strange. I'm curious if someone knows if it is some part of a research project or something. Why else would it have a green band around its leg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Maybe because its supposed to be ecofriendly? A green pidgeon, if you will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonHillbilly Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Definately a racing pigeon, if they have been well cared for at home they are very friendly to people. To pigeons, we are their friends unless proved otherwise.A racing pigeon with a good pedigree could be worth as much as $100,000.If the bird has a rubber band type band as well as a permanent aluminum band it was part of an organized race. if you catch the bird you can contact the american racing pigeon association with the band number and they will notify the owner.ARPUPO. Box 18465Oklahoma City, OK, 73154-0465Phone 405 848-5801www.arpu.org or www.pigeon.org 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 It's very strange to me that it comes back almost every day. It must have made its home close by. I guess we see a lot of the same birds in the same places but its harder to tell since they aren't easily identifiable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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