Gay-Neck : The story of a pigeon

In the crowded streets of Calcutta, where a million people share the sky with millions of pigeons, the habit of keeping these birds is a centuries‑old art. From royal palaces to modest rooftops, boys wave white flags and watch flocks merge into a living cloud before vanishing on the horizon. Among them lives a particularly striking pigeon, nicknamed Gay‑Neck for the iridescent band that crowns his throat, a bird whose loyalty rivals even that of elephants.

Born to a brave tumbler and a noble carrier, Gay‑Neck inherits both daring reflexes and quiet wisdom. A comic mishap almost destroys his egg, yet the hatchling survives to become the most beautiful dove in the town, admired by every child who tends the lofts. As he grows, his quick wit and fearless tumbles hint at a future far beyond simple loft games, promising adventures that will test his skill and heart.