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Hawaiian Goose

Branta sandvicensis

Near Threatened
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
72,8 cm
Khối Lượng
2150,0 g
Họ
Anatidae
Bộ
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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Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 72,8 cm 28.7 in
Khối Lượng 2150,0 g 75.84 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

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.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

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

Số Trứng

1-6

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

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.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Họ Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus Branta
Loài Branta sandvicensis

Distribution

Hawaiian Goose has been recorded in 6 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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