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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.
Hace 3 días · Learn about the passenger pigeon, a migratory bird that was hunted to extinction by humans in 1914. Find out its description, history, facts, and how it inspired the conservation movement.
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.
27 de jun. de 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 activities.
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.
31 de ago. de 2014 · Learn how passenger pigeons were hunted to extinction a century ago and how scientists are trying to bring them back using genetic engineering and cloning. Explore the history, ecology, and legacy of this iconic species.
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. It's hard to imagine now, but at one time this species was the most numerous bird on earth, with a population of 3 to 5 billion birds.
