*cracks knuckles*
I shall endeavor to make the attempt.
*cough cough*
They feed my spiders and dragonflies, both of which seem to be slacking lately!
*hint hint spiders and dragonflies, I expect to see you critters fat from the slaughter of moskeeters!*
/ kidding
Of course, it might be interesting to recreate said pigeon just to watch if it does this:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=drZb5oi7xuQ
That would explain their sudden extinction.