Is that a baby dragon? This pigeon rescue is caring for Chicago's most polarizing flock

Perched on the edge of a chair, a tiny city pigeon known as Baby Dragon surveys his sanctuary.

The baby bird arrived at the Great Lakes Pigeon Rescue late last month after he fell too early from his nest and a passerby found him wandering the streets of downtown Chicago, said Natalie Quist, part of the rescue's board of directors.

The "nestling pigeon" — known as a squab — was about two weeks old when he was taken in by the group. He quickly gained fans among the staff and supporters...