Which bird was killed for its meat and feathers, leading to its extinction?

Question

1)Great Auk
2)Passenger Pigeon
3)Dodo
4)Carolina Parakeet

Answer 1

The bird that was killed for its meat and feathers, leading to its extinction, is the Great Auk. While all the birds listed faced extinction due to hunting and habitat loss, the Great Auk was specifically hunted for its feathers, meat, and eggs. The last known individuals were killed in the mid-19th century.