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The passenger pigeon, Ectopistes Migratorious, once the most populous bird on earth, went extinct because of overhunting in the early 1900's. The bird had a life span of 7-12 years, sometimes slightly more.
(This would probably indicate the lifespan in the wild: Martha, the last passenger pigeon, live and died in captivity at the age of 29. This is similar to the Rock Pigeon [the common city pigeon], that lives about 3 years in the wild, yet 15 to 20 years as a pet.)
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∙ 14y agoIt is almost as long as a human's life span.
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What is the life span of a pigeon?
They can live between 8-15 years in captivity.
What is the genus name for the passenger pigeon?
The Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius).
Is a passenger pigeon endangered or extinct?
The passenger Pigeon is extinct.
Why people use passenger pigeon?
The passenger pigeon has been extinct since 1914.
Is Passenger Pigeon a proper or common noun?
"Passenger Pigeon" is a proper noun because it specifically refers to a unique species of pigeon.
What is the scientific name for passenger pigeon?
the scientific name for the passenger pigeon is Ectopistes migratorius
What species is extinct American bald eagle gaint panda passenger pigeon bison?
passenger pigeon
What happen to buffalo and passenger pigeon populations?
Both were decimated by overhunting. The bison survived, but the passenger pigeon did not.
What is the life span of pigion?
A horseman pigeon can live up to 15 years roughly if you treat them and look after them well. The pigeon's that live on the streets can live to 3-4 years.
What pigeon species no longer exists in the wild?
the passenger pigeon
What did passenger pigeon have?
stamina
What does passenger pigeon the quagga and the mammoth have in common?
The passenger pigeon, quagga, and mammoth have in common that they are all extinct animals.
