Cyrino, Monica S. (2010). Aphrodite. Col: Gods and Heroes of the Ancient World. New York City, New York and London, England: Routledge. pp. 120–123. ISBN978-0-415-77523-6
Real facts about pigeons and public health,"The New York City Department of Health has no documented cases of communicable disease transmitted from pigeons to humans." - Dr. Manuel Vargas, New York City Department of Health.