While pigeons don’t have the greatest reputation, residents of New York City are rallying around one in particular.
Since 2024, NYC’s elevated High Line park has been home to Dinosaur, a giant sculpture of a pigeon. After it was announced that the High Line would be taking Dinosaur down this spring, a petition has been launched to save the massive bird.
“Removing the sculpture would eliminate a piece of art that has already become deeply meaningful to the community in a short period of time,” the petition reads. “We call on the High Line, NYC Parks, and relevant partners to work collaboratively with the artist to extend the installation or to designate the pigeon sculpture as a permanent public artwork.”
The petition has reached over 5,000 signatures.
As for actual, real-life pigeons, we’re guessing their “rat with wings” distinction remains.