Nene Goose

Branta sandvicensisOrder: ANSERIFORMESFamily: Geese and Ducks (Anatidae)

Breeding Location:

Coastal lowlands, Grasslands



Breeding Type:

Monogamous



Breeding Population:

Uncommon and local



Egg Color:

White, nest stained.



Number of Eggs:

2 - 3



Incubation Days:

29 - 32



Egg Incubator:

Female



Nest Material:

Small twigs, leaves, grasses with some down.



Migration:

Nonmigratory



Splitbar

Overview

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.

Range and 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.

Breeding and 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.

Foraging and Feeding

Nene Goose: Grazes on a variety of grasses and leaves, collects seeds, fruits and flowers from shrubs.

Readily Eats

Vocalization

Nene Goose: Call is a low "nay, nay."

Similar Species

No similar birds in range.

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Family Geese (Anatidae)_blue
Species Branta sandvicensis
Length22 - 28 Inches
Wingspan45 Inches

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: No similar birds in range.

Flight Pattern

Strong deep wing beats.
Nene Goose Body Illustration_2
● 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.
BreedingMonogamous
PopulationUncommon and local
MigrationNonmigratory
Weight67 - 74 Ounces