Eurasian eagle-owl Flaco, NYC's celebrity owl, died from severe pigeon herpesvirus, high rat poison levels, and a traumatic injury.
New York City's celebrity owl, Flaco, had severe pigeon herpesvirus and high levels of rat poison when he died after crashing into a building last month, according to the Bronx Zoo. The Eurasian eagle-owl, who gained fame after escaping the Central Park Zoo and living in the urban wilds for over a year, had the virus from eating feral pigeons and was exposed to four different types of rat poison. These factors, along with the initial traumatic injury, contributed to his death.
March 25, 2024
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