The Passenger Pigeon

Where were passenger pigeons found?

• Oceania

• South America

• Europe

• North America

What was the name of the last passenger pigeon?

• Arthur

• Martha

• Martin

• Malthus

What was the population of passenger pigeons when the Europeans arrived in America?

• 3 to 5 billion

• 3 to 5 million

• 1 to 3 million

• 1 to 2 thousand

What was the main reason for the extinction of the passenger pigeon?

• Habitat loss

• Hunting

• Flooding

• Forest Fires

Why were the pigeons in conflict with the settlers?

• Their droppings were unhygienic

• They damaged crops

• They damaged houses

• They were a source of noise pollution

What behaviour made the pigeons easy to hunt?

• No ability to fly

• Feeding in farmyards and close to human habitation

• Very slow flight

• Nesting together in large flocks

When did the last passenger pigeon die?

• 1898

• 1914

• 1900

• 1920

What was a direct effect of the extinction of the passenger pigeon?

• Strengthening of conservation laws.

• A rise in vegetarianism.

• Widespread hunting bans.

• An increase in respect for the environment.