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Martha (passenger pigeon)
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Martha (c. 1885 – September 1, 1914) was a passenger pigeon, the last known of her species; she was named "Martha" in honor of Martha Washington, the first lady of the United States from 1789 to 1797.
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![]() Martha in her enclosure, 1912 | |
Species | Passenger pigeon |
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Sex | Female |
Hatched | c. 1885 |
Died | September 1, 1914(1914-09-01) (aged 28–29) Cincinnati Zoo |
Resting place | National Museum of Natural History |
Known for | Last known living passenger pigeon |
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