A baby wood pigeon injured by a cat is recovering at a wildlife hospital with treatment including surgical glue and round-the-clock care.

A baby wood pigeon injured in a cat attack is recovering at The Vale Wildlife Hospital after receiving treatment with surgical glue for a side wound. The nestling is being cared for in a brooder room with round-the-clock attention and is responding well. Wildlife experts say such attacks are common for young wood pigeons, highlighting the need to protect vulnerable wildlife from domestic pets in urban and suburban areas.