How the Passenger Pigeon Went from Billions to Extinct by 1914
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·1 viewsThe passenger pigeon was once the most abundant bird in North America, with populations numbering in the billions. Relentless industrial-scale hunting combined with widespread habitat destruction drove the species to the brink of extinction within decades. The last known passenger pigeon, a female named Martha, died in captivity in 1914, marking the complete disappearance of the species. The bird's rapid extinction shattered the widespread belief that natural resources were inexhaustible. Today, the passenger pigeon's fate continues to serve as a cautionary tale and a key reference point in modern wildlife conservation efforts.
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