Love them or hate them, pigeons are an iconic animal of New York City. But there is much about these birds that remains a mystery to most. "Sunday Morning" contributor Christian Cooper talks with bird enthusiasts about a pigeon's intelligence, ability to thrive in a concrete jungle, and suitability as a pet; and with artist Iván Argote, whose T. Rex-sized sculpture of a pigeon is now on display at New York City's High Line.
The High Line
Matt Coneybeare
Editor in Chief
Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.
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![New York City's Dream Airport | A spread from the March 18, 1946 issue of Life Magazine for a "$3 billion project [that] would place a landing deck in midtown Manhattan," proposed by William Zeckendorf.
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