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When was the first bird species declared extinct by science?
Quick Answer
The great auk was among the first bird species formally recognized as extinct, with the last confirmed individuals killed in 1844.
The Full Story
The great auk became one of the earliest bird extinctions documented by science. The last known breeding pair was killed in 1844 on Eldey, an island off Iceland. Because the species was well known to naturalists, its disappearance became a powerful warning about overhunting. It remains one of the best-known examples of human-driven extinction in birds.
Key Facts
1.Last confirmed birds killed in 1844
2.Great auk extinction was well documented
3.Caused by overhunting
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