Which is better for a baby or toddler?

The Squishable NYC Pigeon is the safer pick. It is rated for ages 0 and up, has no sound unit, and comes with a 90-day warranty. The Plush Pigeon is rated for all ages but has a sound feature and a bean-filled body.

Which one lasts longer?

The Squishable is simpler: polyester fiber with no electronics, so there is less to break. The Plush Pigeon's sound unit and mixed fabrics need hand washing and gentler handling.

Is the Plush Pigeon worth stepping up to?

Yes if you want a taller, handmade accent with sound for story time or a couch. No if you want a simple, warrantied toy for a young child.

Which sits up on a shelf or couch better?

The Plush Pigeon. Its bean-filled body holds it upright. The Squishable is rounder and squishier, so it slumps.

Do either make noise?

Only the Plush Pigeon has a sound feature. The Squishable NYC Pigeon is silent.

Which is easier to clean?

The Plush Pigeon states hand wash cold or spot clean. The Squishable does not list care instructions, so spot cleaning is the safe default for both.

Squishable NYC Pigeon Plush vs Plush Pigeon

Buy the Squishable NYC Pigeon for a child who wants a soft, huggable toy with a warranty and a story behind it. Buy the Plush Pigeon for a nursery or couch accent that doubles as a sound toy. The Squishable is smaller and rounder, made of polyester fiber, and backed by a 90-day warranty. The Plush Pigeon is taller, bean-filled at the base so it sits upright, and has a sound feature.

Choose the Squishable NYC Pigeon if you want a soft, safe plush for a young child, with a warranty and a Queens Museum connection.
Choose the Plush Pigeon if you want a taller, handmade NYC accent piece with a sound feature for story time or the couch.

Prices

Squishable NYC Pigeon Plush: $9.35 at Wholesale Educational Toys (last seen Nov 9)
Plush Pigeon: $24.99 at Amazon (last seen Nov 9)
Difference: the Squishable NYC Pigeon Plush is $15.64 cheaper than the Plush Pigeon at the latest prices (Nov 9)