Passenger Pigeon Extinction
Witnessing the massive flocks of passenger pigeons was a breathtaking natural spectacle, with Native Americans and European settlers relying heavily on them as a food source. Hunting methods evolved from traditional practices to commercial exploitation, leading to staggering numbers, such as 3 million pigeons shipped to major cities. The sheer abundance of these birds made hunting almost effortless, giving rise to terms like "stool pigeon" and "trap shooting."In this clip
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