What is a Passenger Pigeon

Introduction to the Passenger Pigeon: This species was native to Ohio. It was driven extinct by hunting.

Details about The Passenger Pigeon

Scientific Notes and Species Breakdown: It belonged to Columbidae. It is recognized for massive flocks.

Passenger Pigeon Habitat

Habitat and Role: It lived in forests. It fed on seeds.

Quick Facts about The Passenger Pigeon

Five Facts: It formed huge flocks, nested in colonies, was hunted heavily, declined rapidly, and vanished by 1914.

Importance of The Passenger Pigeon

Educational Importance: This species teaches about human caused extinction. It also supports lessons on conservation.

Ohio Expert Opinion

The passenger pigeon is globally extinct.