Rare Lahore pigeon found living at Alexandria’s Union Station

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For the past few months, passengers waiting to climb aboard a VRE or Amtrak train have become familiar with an out-of-the-ordinary regular — a rare Lahore pigeon, known for its black and white tuxedo-like plumage and feathered feet that resemble bell-bottoms.

WTOP had to see it for ourselves.

“I noticed him about two months ago,” said one passenger during a Friday morning visit to the station. “Every now and then, he’ll wander along the platform and come up close to the passengers, as well.”

But why would such a fancy pigeon be hanging out at Alexandria’s Union Station, located across from the King Street-Old Town Metro station?

“After seeing him a couple tim