Fake tag claim offers pigeon a death row reprieve
Share A tagged racing pigeon is pictured in September 2019 in Belgium. The American-style racing band around Joe’s leg appeared to be a knock-off available online and often used by local owners. AFP Fake tag claim offers pigeon a death row reprieve Sun, 17 January 2021 A racing pigeon detained by Australian authorities and set to be destroyed over concerns it was an American intruder received a lifeline on December 15, when experts revealed its leg tag was probably fake. Originally thought to have flown from Alabama to a backyard in Melbourne – an epic journey of 14,500km – “Joe” th...