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Cairo Bird Trainer and Dove Ride Motorcycle Together

ReutersJune 5, 20251 min1,266 views
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A Unique Bond in Cairo

  • 🏍️ A white dove named Bondok has become a familiar sight in Cairo, flying closely behind its trainer, Abdul Rahman Ismile, as he rides his motorcycle.
  • 🤝 Ismile, a 23-year-old bird trainer, shares a remarkable relationship with Bondok, who stays by his side through the city's traffic.

Bondok's Training and Abilities

  • 🕊️ Bondok is a one-and-a-half-year-old dove trained for three years in "free-flying," meaning it is not restrained.
  • 🗣️ The dove is trained to respond to Ismile's calls and can fly from the ground up to the sixth floor when summoned.
  • 🌍 Bondok's sociable nature is noted as uncommon for its breed, and it reliably returns to Ismile even when left with others.

The Risks and Rewards of Free-Flying

  • ⚠️ Ismile acknowledges the risks involved, as a free bird can fly away at any time.
  • ❤️ He emphasizes that the bird's loyalty depends on the quality of training, the trainer's love for the bird, and the reciprocal bond.
  • 🏡 Doves are naturally attached to a home or specific place, which Ismile leverages in his training, ensuring Bondok's return.
  • ✨ The video concludes with Ismile returning to his dove coat among a flutter of wings as the sun sets over Cairo.
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