Nēnē or Hawaiian Goose

A group of Hawaiian goose in a grassy field.

Photo By/Credit

Laurel Smith/USFWS

Media Usage Rights/License

Public Domain

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Somewhat similar in appearance to a Canada Goose except only the face, cap, and hindneck are black; and Hawaiian geese have buff-colored cheeks.

Species

Branta sandvicensis

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