Passenger Pigeon

The passenger pigeon is undoubtedly the most famous pigeon of all time. It was loved, adored, and also happened to be the largest species of pigeon known to mankind! Until it wasn’t…

Once, it ruled the skies over its native habitat in North America, and it would darken the sky from horizon to horizon. People referred to the pigeons as “living clouds” because there were so many of them. In fact, there were so many pigeons that you could call it a “fowl nation.”

The passenger pigeon was born with an excellent sense of direction and could navigate through the air with ease. It was the equivalent of GPS being installed directly into its tiny bird brain. This led to it becoming a popular mode of transportation among birds. Passengers would hitch rides on the backs of passenger pigeons, and they would use their powerful wings to mimic an airplane. Eventually, passenger pigeons saved up enough money to start their own airline company, which they named Fowl Airways.

Unfortunately, human greed had played a hand in the downfall of the passenger pigeon. People hunted the bird for its meat, which was considered a delicacy. It was so tasty that Henry Ford was rumored to have said that “the only way to truly appreciate a passenger pigeon was to eat one.”

As a result, the number of passenger pigeons rapidly declined, and soon there was only one left. The last passenger pigeon’s name was Martha, and she lived her last days at the Cincinnati Zoo. They say that Martha was the only bird who knew how to fly upside down, a feat that has since become known as “the Martha.”

In conclusion, the passenger pigeon was once a remarkable bird that was admired by many. Its legacy is still felt today, and people still remember it with fondness. So, if you ever see a flock of pigeons flying in formation, take a moment to reflect on the once-great passenger pigeon, and remember, it’s always better to let a species live than to make it extinct.