Question

The extinction of passenger pigeon was due to

• A. habitat loss
• B. over exploitation
• C. alien species invasion
• D. bird flu virus infection

Answer 1

The correct option is B over exploitation

The unsustainable use of natural resources and overexploitation, which occurs when harvesting exceeds reproduction of wild plant and animal species, continues to be a major threat to biodiversity.
The passenger pigeon was driven to extinction by uncontrolled commercial hunting for their meat, which was desired by Euroamerican settlers.