Jun 10, 2014
57 min
Full-HD

From Billions to None: The Passenger Pigeon's Flight to Extinction (2014)

The passenger pigeon, the most abundant bird species in North America for thousands of years, became extinct by human hands in a geologic heartbeat. Its story remains relevant to conservation challenges today, and there are even plans for its possible revival. Rare archival material, CGI animation, and aerial cinematography combine to recreate the awe-inspiring nature of these birds.

Category

Documentary

Country

United States of America

Companies

Waubansee Productions

Mike Nowak

Narrator

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