Pigeon-fluencers help the much-hated bird make a surprising comeback

For centuries, having a pigeon as a pet was seen as a status symbol - now a new wave of fans are praising them as loving, smart and sort of chill'

Pidge is a New York City It Girl. Over 50,000 followers tune into her TikTok to learn her beauty routine or see her posing on the subway. She's invited to book launches, where she mingles with other influencers. She loves statement bags: her newest is brat green.

Oh, and Pidge is short for Pidgey, as in pigeon - she's a bird.