Our project delves into the effects of air pollution toward pigeon population in New York City. We analyzed pigeon population and air quality across 7 different zip codes in NYC. We hypothesized that in areas where the air quality index was higher, there would be a greater number of pigeons. It was concluded that there was a positive correlation between the number of rock pigeons and air quality index. Thus, the pigeon population is denser in areas with less pollution.
Gar Bi Chan, Suporna Das, Batsheva Ohayon, Jody Peedikayil, Emma Sassouni, Samantha Soto, Joshua Spektor
