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According to local residents, initially, the birds live around Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saigon, including trees at Park 30/4 in District 1, so they often flew to the cathedral every day. They are fed by people, including many visitors.
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After H5N1 influenza epidemic in 2005, around 15 and 20 pigeons came to the cathedral, but now, their numbers have increased to nearly 1,000.
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Their main food is beans and grains. The birds eat around 10 kilos of rice daily.
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Vendors also sell the food at the cathedral for tourists to feed the pigeons.
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Some pigeons are seen painted with food dyes for aesthetics. They don't harm the birds' health and will wear off over time. They birds are very friends to people.
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