The 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 Maui, …

Feb 9, 2023 · Betsy Black Nēnē (Hawaiian Goose) (Branta sandvicensis) Status: Endangered. Endemic. Description: Hawai‘i's state bird. Medium-sized goose. Overall length is approximately 25 inches. …

With its buttery yellow cheeks, grooved neck feathers, and stubby bill, the little Hawaiian Goose is one of the most distinctive geese in the world. This species, often known by its Hawaiian name Nene, …

Historically, at least five species of geese occurred in Hawai‘i. Today, only the nēnē, or Hawaiian goose, survives. Adults are mostly dark brown or sepia with a black face and crown, cream-colored cheeks, …

Hawaii’s state bird, the Nene, is a unique and fascinating species that has captured the hearts of many visitors and residents alike. In this article, we’ll explore the history, biology, behavior, and …

The nēnē is the only remaining endemic goose species in Hawai’i and is closely related to the Canada goose (Branta canadensis). Threats and Conservation: Hunting, habitat loss and degradation, and …

The Nene is one of 30 birds species in Hawaii classified by both the State and Federal government as an endangered species. It is Hawaii’s state bird, which adds a special impetus to its preservation as …

The nene is a relative of the Canada goose that evolved in the Hawaiian Islands into a nonmigratory, nonaquatic species with shortened wings and half-webbed feet for walking on rough lava.

Nēnē is the only survivor of six endemic goose species that once lived in the Hawaiian Islands. In the early 1800s, about 25,000 nēnē lived on Hawaiʻi Island. Due to hunting, habitat loss, and introduced …

An iconic species, the Hawaiian nene (Hawaiian goose) are adaptable waterfowl that have endured extreme population declines over the last century. In the 1950s, the population plummeted to roughly …