Passenger Pigeon
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Scientific name | Ectopistes migratorius |
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Family | Columbidae |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Class | Aves |
Order | Columbiformes |
Rank | Species |
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ID | 2319993 |
About Passenger Pigeon
The passenger pigeon or wild pigeon 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.