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Bookmark or Share- Nene (bird) - WikipediaThe nene (Branta sandvicensis), also known as the nēnē or the Hawaiian goose, is a species of bird endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. The nene is exclusively found in the wild on the islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, Molokai, and Hawaiʻi. In 1957, it was designated as the official state bird of the state of Hawaiʻi.
- Nēnē, the Hawaiian Goose - U.S. National Park ServiceNēnē (Hawaiian Goose) (Branta sandvicensis) Status: Endangered. Endemic. Description: Hawai‘i's state bird. Medium-sized goose. Overall length is approximately 25 inches. Black head, bill, tail feathers, legs, and webbed feet. Cheek patch and neck buff-colored; neck deeply furrowed.
- Hawaiian Goose (Nene) Bird Facts | Branta sandvicensis - A-Z AnimalsNorth-America. Hawaiian Goose (Nene) Facts. Fun Fact. They have the longest breeding season of any goose. Estimated Population Size. 2500. Its conservation status is near threatened. Biggest Threat. Loss of habitat, predation, especially of eggs.
- The Hawaii State Bird: Nene History & FactsNene highlights and quick facts: The Nene became Hawaii’s official state bird on May 7, 1957. The Nene is the world’s rarest goose and is listed as an endangered species. It’s endemic to Hawaii, which means it is found nowhere else in the world. The Nene has evolved webbed feet that are adapted for walking on rough terrain, such as lava ...
- Nēnē: The Recovery of the Hawaiian Goose - Cool Green ScienceThe nēnē is a small goose, with attractive striping on its neck and a blackish face and black feet. As Gary Kramer notes in his book Waterfowl of the World, “Nēnē differ from other true geese by having longer legs, a more erect posture and a reduced webbing between their toes, adaptations to aid this terrestrial species in walking on land.”
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