Hawaiian goose

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The Hawaiian goose, or nēnē, is a rare, medium-sized goose endemic to Hawaii and recognized as the state bird, known for its distinctive barred neck and adaptation to volcanic landscapes.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf bird
endemic species
goose
vertebrate
adaptation adapted to walking on rough lava terrain
averageLength 56–66 cm
averageWeight 1.5–2.7 kg
bodySize medium-sized goose
breedingSeason primarily November to March
class Aves
clutchSize 2–5 eggs
commonName Hawaiian goose
nene NERFINISHED
nēnē
conservationAction captive breeding
habitat protection
predator control
reintroduction
country United States of America
surface form: "United States"
describedBy Johann Friedrich Gmelin
diet fruits
grasses
herbivore
leaves
seeds
endemicTo Hawaii NERFINISHED
Hawaiian Islands
family Anatidae
genus Branta NERFINISHED
habitat coastal dunes
grasslands
lava flows
shrublands
volcanic landscapes
introducedPredator dogs
feral cats
mongoose
rats
iucnStatus Vulnerable
kingdom Animalia
nativeRange Kauai NERFINISHED
Maui NERFINISHED
Molokai NERFINISHED
Oahu NERFINISHED
island of Hawaii
neckPattern strongly barred
nestSite ground
notableFeature barred neck
reduced webbing on feet
order Anseriformes NERFINISHED
phylum Chordata
plumageColor black
brown
gray
previousIucnStatus Endangered
scientificName Branta
surface form: "Branta sandvicensis"
stateBirdOf Hawaii NERFINISHED
symbolOf Hawaiian wildlife conservation
taxonRank species
threat habitat loss
hunting (historical)
introduced predators
usFwsStatus Threatened
yearDescribed 1789

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Hawaiian goose commonName Hawaiian goose
nēnē commonName Hawaiian goose
nēnē scientificName Hawaiian goose
surface form: "Branta sandvicensis"

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