Passenger pigeon
Ectopistes migratorius
About the Passenger pigeon
extinct species of North American pigeon, most abundant bird on Earth before extinction
Fun Facts About Passenger pigeon
- extinct species of North American pigeon, most abundant bird on Earth before extinction
- The Passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) is a bird species found in North America.
- This species can be observed across various North American habitats.
Conservation Status
The Passenger pigeon is classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae |
| Genus | Ectopistes |
| Species | Ectopistes migratorius |
Range & Habitat
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