Francesca N. moved abroad and converted what once was a pigeon coop into her home. From Connecticut to London, Italian-born Francesca has lived all over the world. But in 2021, she put roots down in ...

The bacteria, fungi and other pathogens in pigeon excrement can cause allergies and serious illnesses – for example in the lungs and gastrointestinal tract. Silas Stein/dpa A bird dropping on the ...