# PETA urges Crystal Palace to retire bald eagle mascot

> PETA demands Crystal Palace retire live eagle mascot Phoenix.
- Title: PETA urges Crystal Palace to retire bald eagle mascot
- Summary: PETA demands Crystal Palace retire live eagle mascot Phoenix. PETA urges Crystal Palace FC to retire its bald eagle mascot Phoenix, citing risks to birds and…
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- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/epl/peta-urges-crystal-palace-to-retire-bald-eagle-mascot-phoenix/article71608715.ece
- Author: Reuters
- Published: 2026-10-21T16:42:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: peta, crystal palace, eagle, mascot, phoenix, bald eagle, football, eagles, london, sportstar, sports
## PETA urges Crystal Palace
Animal rights group PETA urges Crystal Palace FC to retire its bald eagle mascot Phoenix.
## Phoenix mascot debut
Phoenix made her official debut in August 2024 at four months old, succeeding long-serving mascot Kayla who died in 2020.
## PETA's concerns
PETA cites incidents where birds at stadiums become distressed, including a Charlton Athletic fan attempting to punch mascot Kayla in 2015.
## PETA's letter
PETA wrote that bright stadiums with boisterous fans distress birds, denying natural behavior and risking safety for birds and spectators.
## Key takeaway

PETA urges Crystal Palace FC to retire its bald eagle mascot Phoenix, citing risks to birds and fans at football stadiums.