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Passenger Pigeon
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Passenger Pigeon
ectopistes migratorius
The Passenger Pigeon was once one of the most abundant birds in North America! It had beautiful, colorful feathers and loved to fly in huge flocks.
Habitat: Forests and fields across North America.
Appearance
The Passenger Pigeon has a sleek body with a slate blue-gray head, back, and wings. Its breast is a distinctive reddish-pink, with iridescent patches on its neck. Females were duller, often brownish, lacking the male's vibrant colors.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderColumbiformesFamilyColumbidaeGenusEctopistes
Category
BirdsRarity
Epic
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Nesting colonies spread over hundreds of square miles of forest!
Their flocks were so immense they could darken the sky for days!
They once made up a quarter of all wild North American birds!
This amazing bird went extinct just over 100 years ago in 1914.
Special abilities
Ability
Massive Migration
Passenger Pigeons could travel vast distances in huge flocks, helping them find new food sources across wide areas.
Ability
Agile Flight
Passenger Pigeons could fly incredibly fast and maneuver quickly through dense forests due to their powerful wings.
Ability
Collective Nests
Passenger Pigeons built nests closely together in vast colonies, which helped protect their young from predators.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 38-41 cm
- Wingspan
- 60-66 cm
- Weight
- 0.25-0.34 kg
- Lifespan
- 5-15 years
- Top Speed
- 100 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 1
- Incubation
- 12-14 days
- Migration Distance
- 2000 km
Diet & Feeding
Passenger Pigeons were forest foragers, eating seeds, nuts, acorns, and berries found on trees.
Primary Foods
- acorns
- beechnuts
- chestnuts
- seeds
- berries
- tree buds
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Northern Goshawk
Accipiter gentilis
hunted pigeons during their massive migrations.
depends on
American Beech
Fagus grandifolia
relied heavily on its abundant beechnuts for food.
depends on
Northern Red Oak
Quercus rubra
consumed vast quantities of its acorns, especially in autumn.
eaten by
Great Horned Owl
Bubo virginianus
preyed on nesting pigeons, particularly their young.
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Migratory
Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.
Also known as
American PigeonEctopistesWild Pigeon
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Safety
Danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Passenger Pigeon?
38-41 cm
What is Passenger Pigeon's wingspan?
60-66 cm
How much does Passenger Pigeon weigh?
0.25-0.34 kg
How long does Passenger Pigeon live?
5-15 years
How fast can Passenger Pigeon move?
100 km/h
What does Passenger Pigeon eat?
Passenger Pigeons were forest foragers, eating seeds, nuts, acorns, and berries found on trees.
Where is Passenger Pigeon usually found?
Forests and fields across North America.
How does Passenger Pigeon hunt?
Foraging
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