I have had many chances to shoot it. Reluctant to do so. Reasons? I kill it another may move in. As long as I keep the bird feeder full it can eat sparrows and not pigeons. It sits on the aviary often. Keeps the pigeons sharp. They do not go out any more now anyway. Yes, it is a good looking bird. It is safe here. Has killed the odd pigeon in the past but few and far between. Live and let live.