Passenger Pigeon Colouring Page

Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius). Country of origin: eastern Canada and the United States. Extinction: The last known individual, Martha, died in 1914. Cause: Industrial-scale hunting and widespread forest clearance caused its collapse. Special characteristics: This slender pigeon had a long pointed tail and contrasting breast feathers. It travelled in enormous flocks. How to Colour: Use blue-grey on the head and back, warm pink on the breast, darker spots on the wings and muted red on the feet. Follow the long tail feathers with smooth strokes.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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