Pigeons are pervasive in New York City, but how much do urban dwellers really know about them? “The New York Pigeon,” by photographer Andrew Garn, features shots so detailed that they make the often maligned bird look almost exotic. Mr. Garn photographed the creatures at rest, in motion and at home in their coops, but he also chronicles their history and shares stories about rescued and rehabilitated birds. He can’t imagine his city without them. “You may as well visualize the Everglades without alligators, or the Antarctic without penguins,” he writes. “Pigeons are NYC’s nature.”

‘The New York Pigeon’ A new book includes photos and stories of rescued and rehabilitated birds A Saddle pigeon with symmetrical wings, Marilyn was found limping, with string wrapped around her toes. Andrew Garn 1 of 8 • • • • • 1 of 8 Show Caption A Saddle pigeon with symmetrical wings, Marilyn was found limping, with string wrapped around her toes. Andrew Garn Write to Alexandra Wolfe at alexandra.wolfe@wsj.com More From Exhibit Portraits in Depth

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