Martha (passenger pigeon)
Martha in her enclosure, 1912 | |
| Species | Passenger pigeon |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Hatched | c. 1885 |
| Died | September 1, 1914 (aged 28–29) Cincinnati Zoo |
| Resting place | National Museum of Natural History |
| Known for | Last known living passenger pigeon |
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.