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ectopistes migratorius

 

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Noun ectopistes migratorius has 1 sense
  1. passenger pigeon, Ectopistes migratorius - gregarious North American migratory pigeon now extinct
    --1 is a kind of pigeon
    --1 is a member of Ectopistes, genus Ectopistes

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Ectopistes migratorius

Definition: Ectopistes migratorius, commonly known as the passenger pigeon, was a species of bird that was once abundant in North America. It had a distinctive bluish-grey plumage, and was known for its migratory nature.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: The passenger pigeon was a remarkable example of avian biodiversity.

Senses:

  1. Sense: A now-extinct bird species
  2. Sense: A migratory bird species

Examples:

Sample Sentences:

  1. The last known passenger pigeon died in captivity in 1914.
  2. The passenger pigeon would congregate in massive flocks.
  3. Scientists study the migratory patterns of the extinct passenger pigeon.

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