A dimwit “farm boy” tourist was arrested for swiping a flamingo from a popular Las Vegas hotel and taking selfies with the poor bird while “choking” and maiming it in his room, according to police.

A Canadian tourist’s late-night bender took a decidedly bird-brained turn when authorities say he waddled into a Las Vegas resort and casino and wrangled a resident flamingo before carrying it off to ...

A flamingo carefully preens its feathers using its curved beak. This grooming behavior helps maintain feather condition, remove dirt, and keep the bird ready for flight and daily activities.

Police claim surveillance footage from the incident shows the man carrying the flamingo and grabbing it by the neck Getty (2) A tourist has been arrested after allegedly abusing a flamingo. Around 6 a ...

A tourist has been arrested after allegedly abusing a flamingo. Around 6 a.m. on March 3, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) responded to the Flamingo Hotel and Casino after ...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A tourist faces charges after Las Vegas police said he stole a flamingo from the Flamingo hotel and took the bird back to his room, injuring it. Mitchell Fairbarn, 33, of Ontario, ...

Police say the 33-year-old from Ontario entered the wildlife habitat at the Flamingo Las Vegas and grabbed a bird named 'Peachy,' injuring others in the process You can save this article by ...

While Phoebe is a big flamingo greeting and saying goodbye to travelers, TPA just revealed a smaller surprise available through April 6 to people flying in.

A man faces four counts of animal cruelty after Las Vegas police say he broke into a Flamingo habitat and injured a few birds.

We bet you’ve heard the iconic 1963 hit “Surfin’ Bird” by The Trashmen. These rockers, who formed in 1962, hail from Robbinsdale, a town bursting with famous Minnesotans like wrestling legend Vern ...

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