Bernice the Pigeon
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Bernice the Pigeon is Bert's pet pigeon. Bert has taught her to play checkers (though she only beat him twice out of ten games). Bernice is played by a real pigeon. It is unknown how many pigeons have played the role over the course of the series.
Trivia
- Bernice is apparently a popular name for birds. In a Land of Gorch sketch, the male glig flies off, calling for his mate, Bernice. The Tuxedo Gonzo Action Figure came with chicken named Bernice as a pack-in.
Book Appearances
- The Sesame Street Dictionary (1980)
- The Sesame Street Pet Show (1980)
- Show and Tell (1980)
- Bert and the Broken Teapot (1985)

