Pigeons and Doves are one in the same (there is a quote from Wiki listed above)Originally Posted by keith p
I've heard of white doves being released at weddings, and also heard it's bad for them as they are captive raised and usually dont live long as to forage for food properly or find a good place to sleep.
But, yours MAY be an albino pigeon, it matches a pic of one when I googled it. If it has a brace, it's most likely someones pet that may have gotten seperated from the flock. Someone has pigeons by me, and the flock is let loose for a few hours a day to excercise there wings, and they know how to find home.
The white dove release seems suspicious though, I would honestly report this to the local aspca or wild animal rescues, incase this is one of those doves released from a wedding who cant survive in the wild.
Most of the Doves that are released at weddings and funerals are Rock (Homing) Pigeons so that they can find their way home. At least they are supposed to be. If you hire someone for this, you are supposed to make sure they are homing pigeons being used.