Plume hunting in the late 1800s to supply feather decorations for hats and clothing was responsible for the depletion and even extinction of many types of birds in the United States.This activity was an example of loss of biodiversity due to

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Plume hunting was a clear example of overharvesting, as it involved the excessive and unsustainable extraction of feathers from different bird species, leading to their depletion and even extinction.

Plume Hunting in the Late 1800s to Supply Feather Decorations