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Dull, Gray Pigeons in Venice Improved With Spray Paint

It's like a bird mated with a rainbow.
Julian Charriere / Julius Von Bismarck

The pigeon hordes of Venice might be a delight to world travelers, who allow the vacuous-faced birds to perch on their arms and shoulders as if they were living roost trees.

But to many locals, no doubt the bird swarms have become tiresome, something to be avoided when crossing a public square or cursed at in the event of a sneaky airborne poo-bombing.