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The extinction of passenger pigeon was d...

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

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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 .
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