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Hawaiian Goose

Branta sandvicensis

Near Threatened
Kanat Açıklığı
72,8 cm
Ağırlık
2150,0 g
Familya
Anatidae
Takım
Anseriformes

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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Hakkında

Hawaii's state bird and the world's rarest goose, recovered from near extinction. A medium-sized brownish goose with a black face, pale buff neck with diagonal stripes, and reduced webbing between the toes adapted for walking on lava. Grazes on volcanic slopes and coastal areas.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 72,8 cm 28.7 in
Ağırlık 2150,0 g 75.84 oz

Tanımlama

Tuy

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.

Koruma Durumu

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 29-32 days. Fledging: 70-84 days.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

1-6

Ses

Şarkı

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.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Familya Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus Branta
Türler Branta sandvicensis

Distribution

Hawaiian Goose has been recorded in 6 countries.

Mevcut Not recorded

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Where does the Hawaiian Goose live?
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.
Is the Hawaiian Goose endangered?
The Hawaiian Goose has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Hawaiian Goose nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 29-32 days. Fledging: 70-84 days.
What does the Hawaiian Goose sound like?
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.
How big is the Hawaiian Goose?
The Hawaiian Goose has a wingspan of 72.8 cm, weight of 2150.0 g.
What order and family does the Hawaiian Goose belong to?
The Hawaiian Goose (Branta sandvicensis) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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