Ectopistes Migratorius (Noun)
Meaning
Gregarious North American migratory pigeon now extinct.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The passenger pigeon, earlier known as ectopistes migratorius, was once abundant in North America but is now extinct.
- Before its extinction, the ectopistes migratorius made long-distance migrations, usually in large flocks.
- In the mid-19th century, the ectopistes migratorius was hunted for its feathers and meat, contributing to its decline.
- Historical records indicate that the ectopistes migratorius was previously hunted for its gizzard, which was used as a delicacy.
- Several major collections of museum specimens and artifacts, including mounts and taxidermied birds, remain as a testament to the former existence of the ectopistes migratorius.