Unintentional Harm to Animals

Question
What is the ruling if a dove falls from my hand and dies unintentionally?
Answer

I say, and with God's success: It is permissible to kill a harmful animal initially, and even if the animal is not harmful, if it causes you harm, it is permissible to kill it. However, if it does not fall under the previous two descriptions, it is not permissible to harm it. And God knows best.

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