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B I RD W A T C H N Y C
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To E. Boey and Dani who inspired me to make this book happen
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IN D E X
Species
Manhattan 1
Williamsburg
Red Hook
Pelham Bay
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Coney Island
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Bronx 10
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Airoportus 12
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IND E X
Flushing
Long Island
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Staten Island
Jamaica 20
Central Park
Tribeca 24
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Testimonials
Bushwick
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IN D E X
Have you seen one?
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SPECIES FOUND IN NYC
Columbia Pelaham Bay Columbia magnus Bronx
Columbia magnus Central Park
Columbia magnus Flushing
Columbia magnus popula
Columbia magnus Long Island Columbia magnus Jamaica
Columbia magnus Williamsburg
Columbia magnus Tribeca
Columbia magnus Redhook Columbia magnus Dumbo
Columbia magnus Airoportus
Columbia magnus Bushwick
Columbia magnus Staten Island Columbia magnus Coney Island
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COLUMBIA MAGNUS POPULA
The New York Pigeon Columbia magnus popula L: 17.5”. WS: 39”. WT: 16oz. Mostly seen in Manhattan
A member of the bird family
Pigeon is a very resilient species.
nest in groups, taking shelter in
Columbidae,this bird is often referred
Mistaken for the common Rock Dove or
temporary nests and move often due to
to as the “sky rat”. With their chubby
Pigeon, but the New York Pigeon’s dis-
the harsh urban conditions of the city.
bodies and twitchy necks,they are the
tinctive feature is its arrogance. They
They are only known to lay one or two
vultures of the urban city. Living off a
also have a tendency to be very greedy
eggs, but it would appear that they lay
diet of mainly scraps of processed food
and will stop at nothing to get what they
about fifty eggs resulting in their
that cause childhood diabetes in hu-
want, diving into salads for croutons on
large numbers.
mans, it is safe to say that the New York
a daily basis. New York Pigeons generally
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MOTTO
EMPIRE STATE OF MIND
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COLUMBIA MAGNUS POPULA WILLIAMSBURG
The Williamsburg Pigeon Columbia magnus popula Williamsburg L: 17.5”. WS: 39”. WT: 16oz. Mostly seen in Brooklyn
A member of the bird family
today. This species is often mistaken for
generally nest in large groups, in ware-
Columbidae,this bird is often referred to
the common Rock Dove or Pigeon, but
house lofts, within close proximity to a
as the “sky rat”, or ironically the “war-
the New York Pigeon’s distinctive feature
coffee shop. They are only known to lay
ing dove”. With their chubby bodies
is its ironic sensibilities. They also have a
one or two eggs, but it would appear
and twitchy necks, they are the vultures
tendency to be very greedy and will stop
that they lay about fifty eggs resulting in
of the urban city. Living off a diet of
at nothing to get what they want, diving
their large numbers.
artisanal bread, honey glazed bacon,
into over priced lobster rolls on a daily
or whatever it is the hipsters are eating
basis. New York pigeons
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LOOK AT ME. MUSTACHES.
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COLUMBIA MAGNUS POPULA CONEY ISL AND
The Coney Island Pigeon Columbia magnus popula Coney Island L: 17.5”. WS: 39”. WT: 16oz. Mostly seen in Coney Island
The New York Pigeon (Columbia magnus
one annually. This species is often
tended groups, generations of them can
popula), a member of the bird family
mistaken for the common Rock Dove or
be found in neighboring nests. They are
Columbidae, this bird is often referred
Pigeon, but the New York Pigeon’s dis-
only known to lay one or two eggs, but
to as the “sky rat”. With their chubby
tinctive feature is constant mentioning
it would appear that they lay about fifty
bodies and twitchy necks, they are the
of “the old country”. They also have a
eggs resulting in their large numbers.
vultures of the urban city. Living off a
tendency to be heavy vodka drinkers,
diet of hotdogs, with a disgusting but
and great make great dinner hosts. New
entertaining increase in nourishment
York Pigeons generally nest in large ex-
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WANT SOME VODKA?
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COLUMBIA MAGNUS POPULA RED HOOK
The Red Hook Pigeon Columbia magnus popula Roney Hook L: 17.5”. WS: 39”. WT: 16oz. Mostly seen in Red Hook
The New York Pigeon (Columbia magnus
vultures of the urban city. Living off a
groups, taking shelter in that Malm bed
popula), a member of the bird family
diet of swedish meatballs and smoked
you bought but couldn’t fit in your car
Columbidae, this bird is often referred
salmon sold at Ikea, or a lobster roll run
and ended up leaving on the street.
to as the “sky rat”. With their chubby
over in the world’s coolest bike race.
bodies and twitchy necks, they are the
New York Pigeons generally nest in
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WHERE IS THE SUBWAY?
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COLUMBIA MAGNUS POPULA BRONX
The Bronx Pigeon Columbia magnus popula Bronx L: 17.5”. WS: 39”. WT: 16oz. Mostly seen in Bronx
The New York Pigeon (Columbia magnus
ence. This species is often mistaken for
New York Pigeons generally nest in
popula), a member of the bird family
the common Rock Dove or Pigeon, but
large extended groups, generations of
Columbidae, this bird is often referred
the New York Pigeon’s distinctive fea-
them can be found in neighboring nests.
to as the “sky rat” or “the other Bronx
ture is its arrgession. They also have a
They are only known to lay one or two
bombers”. Living off a diet of hotdogs
eggs, but it would appear that they lay
and cheese fries, washed down with
tendency to be very obnoxious after a few beers at the ballpark, resulting
beer, it is safe to say that the New York
in fights where they scratch each other
numbers.
Pigeon is always flitting under the influ-
with their little red legs.
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about fifty eggs resulting in their large
MOTTO
SE RENTA UN MINI STUDIO
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COLUMBIA MAGNUS POPULA PELHAM BAY
The Pelham Bay Pigeon Columbia magnus popula Pelham Bay L: 17.5”. WS: 39”. WT: 16oz. Mostly seen in Pelham Bay
The New York Pigeon (Columbia magnus
vultures of the urban city. Living off
York Pigeon’s distinctive feature is its
popula), a member of the bird family
a diet of mainly scraps of Italian food
ability to appreciate Italian cuisine.
Columbidae, this bird is often referred
better than that found in little Italy. This
They are only known to lay one or two
to as the “sky rat”. With their chubby
species is often mistaken for the com-
eggs, but it would appear that they lay
bodies and twitchy necks, they are the
mon Rock Dove or Pigeon, but the New
about fifty eggs.
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ESERCIZIO AFTER PIZZA
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COLUMBIA MAGNUS POPULA AIRPORTUS
The Airportus Pigeon Columbia magnus popula Airportus L: 17.5”. WS: 39”. WT: 16oz. Mostly seen in the Airport
The New York Pigeon (Columbia magnus
childhood diabetes in humans, it is safe
that they lay about fifty eggs resulting in
popula), a member of the bird family
to say that the New York Pigeon is a very
their large numbers.
Columbidae, this bird is often referred
resilient species. This species is often
to as the “sky rat”. With their chubby
mistaken for the common Rock Dove or
bodies and twitchy necks, they are the
Pigeon, but the New York Pigeon’s dis-
vultures of the urban city, and roadkill
tinctive feature is it’s non existent sense
of the skies. Living off a diet of mainly
of direction. They are only known to lay
scraps of processed food that cause,
one or two eggs, but it would appear
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I LIKE TO EAT OUT OF DIFFERENT PARKING LOTS
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COLUMBIA MAGNUS POPULA FLUSHING
The Flushing Pigeon Columbia magnus popula Flushing L: 17.5”. WS: 39”. WT: 16oz. Mostly seen in Flushing
The New York Pigeon (Columbia magnus
sour pork, the New York Pigeon liter-
even diving into chicken chow mien, yes
popula), a member of the bird family
ally takes out Chinese food. His spe-
that can be considered cannibalism.
Columbidae, this bird is often referred
cies is often mistaken for the common
New York Pigeons generally nest in large
to as the “sky rat,” the only bird not
Rock Dove or Pigeon, but the New York
groups, in tiny spaces, all packed to-
really worth consuming. With their
Pigeon’s distinctive feature is its intelli-
gether like sardines. They are only known
slender bodies and twitchy necks, they
gible bird calls, like a foreign chatter no
to lay one or two eggs, but it would
are the vultures of the urban city. Living
other birds understand. They also have a
appear that they lay about fifty eggs
off a diet of dumplings and sweet and
tendency to eating any and everything,
resulting in their large numbers.
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SIRIRACHA LEFT OVERS
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COLUMBIA MAGNUS POPULA LONG ISL AND CIT Y
The Long Island Pigeon Columbia magnus popula Long Island L: 17.5”. WS: 39”. WT: 16oz. Mostly seen in Long Island
The New York Pigeon (Columbia magnus
high from staring at pieces of art.
popula), a member of the bird family
This species is often mistaken for the
Columbidae, this bird is often referred
common Rock Dove or Pigeon, but the
to as the “sky rat”. With their chubby
New York Pigeon’s distinctive feature
bodies and twitchy necks, they are the
is its beret wearing, yes these are hat
vultures of the urban city. With nothing
wearing birds. New York Pigeons gen-
much to eat in it’s harsh environment,
erally nest in groups, taking shelter in
they live of a spiritual and emotional ,
temporary nests and move often due to
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the harsh urban conditions of the city.
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SCULPTURES + XANAX
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COLUMBIA MAGNUS POPULA JAMAICA The Jamaica Pigeon Columbia magnus popula Jamaica L: 17.5”. WS: 39”. WT: 16oz. Mostly seen in Jamaica
The New York Pigeon (Columbia magnus
Pigeon, but we all know that there’s no
all around the “ave”. They are only
popula), a member of the bird family
way a regular pigeon would be allowed
known to lay one or two eggs, but it
Columbidae, this bird is often referred
anywhere near the Trump residence.
would appear that they lay about fifty
to as the “sky rat”. With their chub-
These birds also have a tendency to be
eggs resulting in their large numbers.
by bodies and twitchy necks, they are
very greedy and will stop at nothing to
amongst the first bird species to migrate
get what they want, diving into peas and
into the city. This species is often mis-
rice every single day.New York Pigeons
taken for the common Rock Dove or
generally nest in groups, taking shelter
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MOTTO
LET’S MAKE IT RAIN
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COLUMBIA MAGNUS POPULA STATEN ISL AND
The Staten Island Pigeon Columbia magnus popula Staten Island L: 17.5”. WS: 39”. WT: 16oz. Mostly seen in Staten Island
popula), is a member of the bird fam-
certain as we don’t pay much attention to them. This species is often
ily Columbidae, or at least we think it
mistaken or the common Rock Dove or
might be. With their chubby bodies and
Pigeon, but let’s be honest, we really
twitchy necks, they could well be the
can’t tell the difference. New York Pi-
New York Pigeon, but we’re not very
geons generally nest in tiny groups,
The New York Pigeon (Columbia magnus
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taking shelter in large spaces, large deserted spaces.
MOTTO
AM I IN N.Y.C?
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COLUMBIA MAGNUS POPULA TRIBECA
The Tribeca Pigeon Columbia magnus popula Tribeca L: 17.5”. WS: 39”. WT: 16oz. Mostly seen in Tribeca
The New York Pigeon (Columbia mag-
ego must be well fed at all times.
no magic powers. New York Pigeons
nus popula), a celerity of the bird family
This species is often mistaken for the
generally nest individually, taking shel-
Columbidae, this bird is often referred
common Rock Dove or Pigeon, but the
ter in spacious and luxurious nests that
to as the “sky rat”. They have fancy
New York Pigeon’s distinctive feature is
even we as humans would love to live in.
feathers normal birds don’t have and
its charisma and stage presence. They
They are only known to lay one or two
are constantly chased around by the paparazzi. Living off a diet of fame, it
also have a tendency to leave you star
eggs, but they generally adopt.
is safe to say that the New York Pigeon’s
sidering they are just regular birds with
struck, which is almost impossible con-
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MY EGO IS WRITTING CHECKS YOUR BODY CAN’T CASH
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COLUMBIA MAGNUS POPULA CENTR AL PARK
The Central Park Pigeon Columbia magnus popula Central Park L: 17.5”. WS: 39”. WT: 16oz. Mostly seen in Central Park
The New York Pigeon (Columbia magnus
it is safe to say that the New York Pi-
bought as a snack for your “Saturday
popula), a member of the bird family
geons evil. This species is often mis-
morning jog”. New York Pigeons gener-
Columbidae, this bird is often referred
taken for the common Rock Dove or
ally nest in large well organized groups,
to as the “sky rat” or not a squirrel. With
Pigeon, but the New York Pigeon’s dis-
like an operationally ready army battal-
their chubby bodies, twitchy necks, gen-
tinctive feature is its stealthy. They have
ion, beware.
tle demeanor, they are the unexpect-
the ability to conceal its approach in the
ed terrors from above. Living off the
serene environment, than attack you
screams of tourists and picnickers,
and that shakeshack burger you just
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I WORK OUT
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COLUMBIA MAGNUS POPULA BUSHWICK The Bushwick Pigeon Columbia magnus popula Bushwick L: 17.5”. WS: 39”. WT: 16oz. Mostly seen in Bushwick
The New York Pigeon (Columbia magnus
art “graffity”. It is safe to say that the
time seriously. Their normal sleep in
popula), a bohemian breed of the bird
Bushwick pigeon lives based on a diet of
hours are until 1:00 pm, since they work
family Columbidae, this bird is often re-
speed, organic coffee as well as cheap
in start ups it doesn’t mattter. Even
ferred to as the “sky rat”. They are seen
Kany salad and hand made tacos. It
though you can usually find them on
as new artisitic transplants in the area.
usually nests in extremely spacious lofts,
Tinder they are known to be very
They usually have 90’s piercings, normal
with one or five more birds. They appear
loyal companions, with no doubt they
birds don’t have any. These birds are
in blogs and some indie magazines. This
are the cuttest breed in NYC.
constantly instagraming new street
party animals usually take their sleep
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ARTISTICALLY INCLINED
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