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The passenger pigeon or wild pigeon ( Ectopistes migratorius) is an extinct species of pigeon that was endemic to North America. Its common name is derived from the French word passager, meaning "passing by", due to the migratory habits of the species. The scientific name also refers to its migratory characteristics.
Jun 27, 2014 · The passenger pigeon was once the most numerous bird in the world, but went extinct in 1914. A genetic analysis of museum specimens suggests that it had a tendency for boom-and-bust cycles and was affected by human actions.
3 days ago · Learn about the passenger pigeon, a migratory bird that was hunted to extinction by humans in 1914. Find out how its decline inspired the conservation movement and see its description, history, and facts.
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Learn about the history and ecology of the passenger pigeon, the most abundant bird in North America until it was hunted to extinction in 1914. Explore how scientists, artists, and conservationists are commemorating and reimagining this lost species.
Learn about the passenger pigeon, a species that once numbered in the billions but became extinct in 1914. See its physical features, range, habitat, diet, and migration patterns, and view a 360 degree image of Martha, the last individual.
Scientific Name:Ectopistes migratorius. Population: Extinct. Trend: Extinct. Habitat: Deciduous forests of eastern North America. Passenger Pigeons, Thomas Gilbert Pearson. September 1, 2014 marks 100 years since the last known Passenger Pigeon, known as Martha, died at the Cincinnati Zoo.
Sep 23, 2014 · September 23, 2014. Share: To this day the Passenger Pigeon story represents the most famous human-caused extinction in history. In this fascinating seminar, Cornell Lab director John Fitzpatrick reviews the remarkable biology and tragic disappearance of this species. Using vivid historical accounts from eyewitnesses (by turns funny and ...
