Field Guide to Birds of North America
Nene Goose
Branta sandvicensisOrder:
ANSERIFORMESFamily:
Geese and Ducks (Anatidae)
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Family
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Species
Branta sandvicensis
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Length22 - 28
Inches
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Wingspan45
Inches
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Nene Goose
Nene Goose: The state bird of Hawaii, aka the Hawaiian Goose, is a medium sized goose with a black head and nape that contrasts with yellow-buff cheeks. Upperparts are heavily barred gray-brown and the underparts are finely barred. Bill and feet are black and only partially webbed.
● Song: "nay-nay"
● Foraging & Feeding: Nene Goose: Grazes on a variety of grasses and leaves, collects seeds, fruits and flowers from shrubs.
● Breeding & nesting: Nene Goose: Two to three white eggs are laid in a nest of twigs, leaves and some down on the ground usually concealed under trees or bushes.
● Similar species: Nene Goose: Canada Goose and Brant show mostly black neck.
Flight Pattern
Strong deep wing beats.
● Range & Habitat:
Nene Goose: This native of the Hawaiian Islands is local on Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Mauna Loa, and Maui. Recentely established and increasing on Kauai and Molokai. Prefers scrubland, grassland, sparsely vegetated slopes and golf courses.
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BreedingMonogamous
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PopulationUncommon and local
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MigrationNonmigratory
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Weight67 - 74
Ounces
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