Twisted Scissors - Pigeon Bird for Adoption in Chicago, Illinois

Twist has a cross beak. The upper and lower halves don't meet the way they should: they scissor past each other, which is where the name starts and why he eats the way he does. Large seeds are easier for him to pick up than small ones, and with those in front of him he feeds himself without help.

The maintenance is real but modest. Because his beak doesn't wear evenly against itself, it overgrows, and every month or two it needs trimming back. Your vet can do it, or you can learn to do it at home, and it's quick. Consider it beak upkeep on a rockstar pigeon, which not many people can claim.

He's easy to handle, too. He's not an instantly demonstrative bird, but he warms to people who are steady with him. What he needs is a home willing to keep an eye on the beak and pick up large-seed mix instead of small. That's the entire list. The band he was named for had a hit about not taking it. Twist would like to be taken — in, specifically, and permanently!

The pigeon, a popular bird breed known for its adaptability and intelligence, belongs to the family Columbidae and is found worldwide. Pigeons come in a variety of colors and sizes, with some breeds known for their racing skills, while others are kept as pets or for exhibition purposes. These birds are highly social and form strong pair bonds, often exhibiting homing instincts that make them valuable messengers. Pigeons are celebrated for their ability to navigate vast distances and are revered for their contributions to human history.

To save the lives of homeless domestic and non-releasable pigeons and doves in the Great Lakes region, who otherwise would...