Hawaiian Goose
Branta sandvicensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="branta-sandvicensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Hawaiian Goose (Branta sandvicensis) is a bird species in the family Anatidae (ducks, geese & swans), within the order Anseriformes (waterfowl). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 72.8 cm and a weight of 2.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Sobre
O ganso-do-havaí, ou nēnē, é o ganso endémico do Havaí e a ave nacional do estado. Quase foi extinto no século XX, com apenas 30 aves remanescentes nos anos 1950. Graças a programas de criação em cativeiro intensivos e reintroduções, as populações cresceram para vários milhares. Ao contrário de outros gansos, está adaptado a andar em terreno vulcânico com patas parcialmente dessensoradas. Habita encostas vulcânicas e pastagens do Havaí e outras ilhas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 72,8 cm | 28.7 in |
| Peso | 2150,0 g | 75.84 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Buff-tan neck with black and white channeled furrows. Crown and face black; hindneck black. Body gray-brown above; underparts pale with buff breast. Reduced webbing on feet. Sexes similar. State bird Hawaii.
Habitat & Range
Volcanic slopes, lava flows, coastal grasslands, and shrublands on Maui, Hawai'i, and Kauai. Adapted to rocky terrain with reduced toe webbing. Introduced to other Hawaiian islands. Avoids dense forest.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 29-32 days. Fledging: 70-84 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-6
Som
Canto
A soft, low 'moo-moo' — the murmuring call gives the Nene its Hawaiian name. Also gives honking calls in flight. Less vocal than Canada Goose; distinctive murmuring quality.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Família | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Branta |
| Espécies | Branta sandvicensis |
Distribution
Hawaiian Goose has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family