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This is the archived discussion of the TFAR nomination for the article below. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as Wikipedia talk:Today's featured article/requests). Please do not modify this page.

The result was: scheduled for Wikipedia:Today's featured article/September 1. 2016 by Brianboulton (talk) 22:59, 15 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]

The passenger pigeon or wild pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) is an extinct species of pigeon that was endemic to North America. Its common name is derived from the French word passager, meaning "passing by", due to the migratory habits of the species. The passenger pigeon mainly inhabited the deciduous forests of eastern North America, primarily around the Great Lakes. The pigeon migrated in enormous flocks, and was once the most abundant bird in North America, numbering around 3 to 5 billion at the height of its population. A very fast flyer, it could reach 100 km/h (62 mph). The bird fed mainly on mast, as well as fruits and invertebrates. It practiced communal roosting and communal breeding. Passenger pigeons were hunted by Native Americans, but hunting intensified after the arrival of Europeans, particularly in the 19th century. Pigeon meat was commercialized as cheap food. The last captive birds were divided in three groups around the turn of the 20th century. Martha, thought to be the last passenger pigeon, died on September 1, 1914, at the Cincinnati Zoo. Eradication of the species has been described as one of the greatest and most senseless extinctions induced by humans. (Full article...)

Likewise, as a writer on the article I'm not sure if my vote is eligible, but it was intentionally written with TFA on September 1 in mind. FunkMonk (talk) 23:55, 21 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]
We don't really "vote" here. Supports are indicators of community approval to main page display, and you're welcome to register yours. Brianboulton (talk) 08:49, 22 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]