Question

The extinction of passenger pigeon was due to
A. Increased number of predatory birds
B. Over explotion by humans
C. Non-availability of the food
D. Bird flu virus infection

Answer 1

Correct Answer - B
The extiction ot the Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius )has two majro causes. The primary cause is held to be the commercial explotation of pigeon meat on a massive scale . Loss of habitat also played a role .