Passenger Pigeon
Ectopistes migratorius
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ectopistes-migratorius"></birdfyi-bird>About
Extinct North American pigeon, 38–41 cm, slate-blue head, brick-red breast, long pointed tail. Once the most abundant bird on Earth, forming flocks of billions in eastern North American deciduous forests. Granivore of acorns and seeds. Driven extinct by market hunting and deforestation; last individual died Cincinnati Zoo, 1 September 1914.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 298.0 g | 10.51 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Scaly-naped Pigeon: dark gray-blue; orange-rufous neck scaling; iridescent gloss; pale below; Caribbean and neotropical species
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SA. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 13-15 days.
Clutch Size
1
Sound
Song
Deep, resonant cooing; rich notes with carrying quality through dense tropical South American forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Family | Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves) |
| Genus | Ectopistes |
| Species | Ectopistes migratorius |
Distribution
Passenger Pigeon has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family