Birds of the CalendarR. J. D. B. companion
USA Limited Edition · December 2030

Nene (Hawaiian Goose)

Branta sandvicensis

Official bird of Hawaii. Goose shape + barred neck; conservation story fits calendar caption.

At a glance

HabitatVaries by state — see field guides for local habitats.
DietSee field guides for diet details.
RangeState bird of Hawaii
Coloring poseGoose shape + barred neck; conservation story fits calendar caption.

Hear this bird

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Mating / display: No separately labeled courtship recording was found on primary sources for this species — use the general calls page.

Listen on Xeno-cantoWikipedia overview

How to know it

Fun facts

Hawaii

Joined the U.S.: 1959 (1959-08-21)

Hawaii joined the Union in 1959. This western state's bird is the Nene.

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State-bird note

FWS confirms nēnē is official state bird. CONSERVATION FLAG: formerly endangered; downlisted to threatened; still a recovery success story — good educational note for kids.

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