Ectopistes
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A group of pigeons that includes the extinct passenger pigeon
- proper noun
- Specialized
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Ectopistes
- The last known individual of Ectopistes migratorius died in captivity in 1914.
Examples
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The extinction of Ectopistes migratorius sparked a major conservation movement in the early 20th century.
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Like Ectopistes migratorius, he represents a species the world will never see again.
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Birdwatchers often discuss the Ectopistes genus when talking about extinct avian species.
Compounds
Ectopistes migratorius
- Specialized
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A large North American pigeon that lived in huge flocks and is now extinct
Surface Forms
Ectopistes main
Etymology
Ectopistes comes from Greek parts: ecto- meaning 'outside' and the second part -pistes which suggests 'movement' or travel. The name fits the passenger pigeon, a bird famous for leaving its home in huge migrating flocks, so thinking 'an outside-wanderer' helps you remember this migratory pigeon genus.
