: an extinct but formerly abundant North American migratory pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius)
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The last passenger pigeon, named Martha, died in captivity at the Cincinnati Zoo in 1914, marking the end of the species.—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025 Massive flocks of passenger pigeons, which had once numbered in the billions, were wiped out due to overhunting, habitat destruction and the disruption of their migratory patterns.—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025 The passenger pigeon played a crucial role in the ecosystem by helping to disperse seeds and maintain the balance of forested environments across the continent.—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025 The nonprofit is working on reviving populations of the black-footed ferret and passenger pigeon, among other animals.—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for passenger pigeon
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