Ectopistes migratorius
Definition
- Noun:
- A gregarious North American migratory pigeon now extinct: "Ectopistes migratorius" is the scientific name for the passenger pigeon, a species of pigeon that was once extremely common in North America, known for its massive flocks and long migrations, but is now extinct.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The last known Ectopistes migratorius, named Martha, died in captivity in 1914.
- Scientists study the history of Ectopistes migratorius to understand the causes of its extinction.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific or historical contexts: The term is used formally in biology, ecology, and history to refer specifically to the passenger pigeon species.
- The rapid decline of Ectopistes migratorius is a classic case study in conservation biology.
Variants and Related Words
- Passenger pigeon (n): The common name for .
- The passenger pigeon was once the most numerous bird in North America.
Synonyms
- Passenger pigeon: The standard common name.
- Wild pigeon (historical, non-specific): A less precise historical term that could refer to this species among others.
Noun
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gregarious North American migratory pigeon now extinct
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