Aesop | Greece
The Thirsty Pigeon
A thirsty pigeon mistakes a painting of water for real, crashes into it and breaks her wing, getting caught by a boy.
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One sunny day, a parched pigeon was searching for a drink. She spotted a glass full of water painted on a sign. Thinking it was real, she swiftly swooped down to get a sip.
With a loud crash, she slammed into the sign. She had mistaken the painting for a real glass of water. Her wing hit the hard surface, and broke. Now, she couldn't fly anymore.
A boy watching nearby saw everything. Seeing the pigeon hurt and unable to fly, he came over and gently picked her up. Now, the pigeon, who was free to fly wherever she wanted, was in the hands of the boy, caught due to her mistaken choice.
