11-07-2025
Community builds new home for mysterious rare bird residing in Kent
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KENT, Ohio (WJW) – An unusual bird that has become a local celebrity in Kent over the past few months was gifted a more permanent home in the city.
The owner of Jason's Barber Shop on E. Erie Street first spotted the unique pigeon with shimmering green and purple tinted black and white feathers outside his shop.
'I was just like, wow, that bird is not from Ohio,' Jason Fabick told FOX 8 News in May.
The bird, named Harvey after a beloved local man who passed away, has an ankle band and appears to be a Hungarian Budapest White-Flight High Flyer.
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It's a fancier species that is not native to the Buckeye State. Community members think Harvey could be someone's escaped or released pet.
The community tried to find Harvey's potential owner or a sanctuary that would take the rare bird in.
'He is obviously lost. We just want someone who will care for him and love him and have other birds to be around to socialize with,' said Brooke Crocker, who works next door at Belleria Pizza and has been helping Fabick care for Harvey.
So far, nobody has claimed Harvey and they've been unable to find a sanctuary. The ankle band, unfortunately, did not provide any information.
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'Several people offered to take him, but it appears Harvey has made the choice to stay and he likes being fed too,' said Tim Reiheld, Jason's friend and customer.
One concern was Harvey being out in the elements and at night when the area gets loud with music from local bars and restaurants. They would see Harvey looking uncomfortable huddled next to the buildings.
So, the community decided to make Harvey a more permanent and comfortable home in the city.
Residents built a custom bird house, complete with Harvey's name on it, and businesses in the area plan to continue caring for the mysterious bird that chose Kent as its new home.
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