The pink dye, believed to be human hair dye, is causing severe health issues for Flamingo the pigeon, who was found in New York City's Madison Square Park Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE.

MANHATTAN (WABC) -- Flamingo, the pink pigeon that made headlines for its brightly colored feathers, has died. The Wild Bird Fund said Tuesday that he died from inhaling the toxins of dye. The rescue ...