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Passenger pigeon or wild pigeon, Ectopistes
Passenger pigeon or wild pigeon, Ectopistes migratorius. Extinct. Handcoloured woodblock print by Benjamin Fawcett from Francis Orpen Morris History of British Birds, Bell Daldy, London, 1857. Passenger pigeon or wild pigeon, Ectopistes migratorius. Extinct. Handcoloured woodblock print by Benjamin Fawcett from Francis Orpen Morris History of British Birds, Bell & Daldy, London, 1857
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1. Title: "The Extinct Passenger Pigeon: A Remembrance of a Once Abundant Species" This handcoloured woodblock print depicts the Passenger Pigeon, or Ectopistes migratorius, an extinct species of wild pigeon that once graced North America's skies in vast numbers. Created by the skilled hands of Benjamin Fawcett under the direction of Francis Orpen Morris, this exquisite artwork is a poignant reminder of a time when these birds were a common sight. The Passenger Pigeon, also known as the Wild Pigeon, was renowned for its remarkable population size, with estimates suggesting that at one point, there may have been as many as five billion individuals. Their range extended from the eastern United States to the prairies of Canada. However, their numbers began to dwindle in the late 1800s due to overhunting and habitat loss. The last known Passenger Pigeon, named Martha, lived in the Cincinnati Zoo and died on September 1, 1914. The extinction of this species serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of unchecked exploitation and the importance of conservation efforts. This beautiful print, taken from Francis Orpen Morris's "History of British Birds," published by Bell & Daldy in London in 1857, is a testament to the natural beauty and grandeur of the Passenger Pigeon. The intricate details of the feathers, the gentle curve of the beak, and the piercing gaze of the bird are all brought to life through Fawcett's masterful artistry. As we admire this print, let us remember the Passenger Pigeon and the lessons it teaches us about the fragility of nature and the importance of preserving the world's biodiversity.
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