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Passenger Pigeons on a Perch

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Several passenger pigeons, a species of pigeon now extinct, on a perch. Part of a group of pigeons that lived in captivity in the aviary of Professor C.O. Whitman, professor of Zoology at the University of Chicago.

Date Created:
1896
Creator:
Hubbard, J. G.

Publication Information

Creator
Hubbard, J. G.
Date Created
1896

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 2807

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0139SI
Legacy ID
WHi 53455

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Passenger Pigeon on a Perch

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