About the Passenger Pigeon
The passenger pigeon or wild pigeon is an extinct species of pigeon that was endemic to North America. Its common name is derived from the French word passager, meaning "passing by", due to the migratory habits of the species. The scientific name also refers to its migratory characteristics. The morphologically similar mourning dove was long thought to be its closest relative, and the two were at times confused, but genetic analysis has shown that the genus Patagioenas is more closely related to it than the Zenaida doves.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Ectopistes migratorius |
| Species Codes | paspig, PAPI |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Passenger Pigeon belong to?
The Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Passenger Pigeon?
The passenger pigeon or wild pigeon is an extinct species of pigeon that was endemic to North America. Its common name is derived from the French word passager, meaning \"passing by\", due to the migratory habits of the species. The scientific name also refers to its migratory characteristics. The mor...
Where can I report a Passenger Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Passenger Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code paspig, or on iNaturalist.
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