Why has a German community ordered to slaughter all its pigeons?

The German town of Limburg a der Lahn has chosen to slaughter all 700 pigeons.

The town's pigeons have reportedly irritated many residents and business owners.

Complaints over bird droppings sparked a legal tussle. 

Over the next two years, a falconer will entice the birds into traps, pound them until they are stunned, and then shatter their necks.

The report indicated that the legal battle against the pigeons was sparked by several complaints about the birds' feces. 

Limburg a der Lahn, a German town, chose to eliminate its entire pigeon population, creating a dispute between locals and animal rights groups.