Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ectopistes migratorius |
| Codes | paspig, PAPI |
Identification
The Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) is a member of the Pigeons and Doves family within the order Columbiformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Ectopistes migratorius
Family: Pigeons and Doves
Order: Columbiformes
eBird Code: paspig