Ghosts · EX Extinct
Passenger Pigeon
Ectopistes migratorius
Once the most abundant bird in North America, darkening the sky in flocks of billions — then wiped out with staggering speed by hunting and forest clearing.
EX · Extinct
Overview
Once the most abundant bird in North America, darkening the sky in flocks of billions — then wiped out with staggering speed by hunting and forest clearing.
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Field data
| IUCN status | EX · Extinct |
|---|---|
| Population | — |
| Trend | unknown |
| Last assessed | — |
| Class / Order | Aves · Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae |
| Range | Eastern North America |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Flocks could take days to pass overhead and numbered in the billions.
- The last of its kind, named Martha, died alone in a zoo.
From the collection
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art print
Passenger Pigeon art print
Museum-grade art print from the Passenger Pigeon plate.
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Passenger Pigeon plush
Museum-grade plush from the Passenger Pigeon plate.
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notebook
Passenger Pigeon notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Passenger Pigeon plate.
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