Looks like Melbourne’s most elusive feathered friend has had its wings clipped. If you’ve walked literally anywhere in the city, it’s likely that you would have seen “Pam the Bird”.

In the days since Mr Gibson-Burrell’s arrest, at least one obvious Pam the Bird tribute has popped up in a Melbourne laneway. “Big week for Pam The Bird. A notorious genius or brazen vandal?

Depending on who you ask, Pam the Bird can be viewed as an icon of Melbourne's street art culture and a harmless act of roguish rebellion. Others see it differently. The bird has been featured on ...