The thesis explores the coexistence of urban pigeons and humans
through multispecies ethnography. It examines how practices of
care for pigeons – who are categorised as "unwanted" in the
city – are formed and carried out in urban environments.
Drawing on concepts of urban ecology, ethics of care, and
biopolitics, it further reveals the relationship between care
practices and institutional regimes of regulation. Analysis of
data from participant observation and interviews with pigeon
advocates shows that, in response to the vulnerability of these
birds in the Czech context, an informal community of caregivers
has emerged to fill the role of institutions. The work provides
key insights for effective management of urban pigeon
populations and contributes to an understanding of various
forms of interspecies coexistence.