ectopistes migratorius

Thân thiện

A flock of Ectopistes migratorius flies across a clear blue sky.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. gregarious North American migratory pigeon now extinct

Từ đồng nghĩa

• passenger pigeon
• Ectopistes migratorius