Nene (Hawaiian Goose)

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The Nene, or Hawaiian Goose, is a native Hawaiian bird with a dark head, buff neck, and strongly textured-looking neck feathers. It spends much of its time on land, feeding on grasses and other vegetation in open habitats. Its feet are less extensively webbed than those of many other geese, reflecting its terrestrial habits. Conservation breeding, habitat management, and control of introduced threats have all contributed to efforts to protect this distinctive island goose.

Reference: Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife

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