The Official Hawaii State Bird

NeNe

The NeNe (Branta sandvicensis) is a species of goose native to the Hawaiian Islands, and is the official state bird of Hawaii. It is believed to be descended from the Canada Goose, and is the only native goose species in Hawaii.

The NeNe is important to the state of Hawaii and its culture due to its large presence in Hawaiian mythology and folklore. For example, it is said that NeNe were the first birds to land on the islands, and they are believed to be the messengers of the gods. NeNe are also very important to the Hawaiian ecosystem, as they help to spread native plants throughout the islands.

The NeNe is also important for its conservation efforts. In the 1950s, the NeNe population was dangerously low, leading to the formation of the Hawaiian Wildlife Protection Fund. This organization helped revive the NeNe population by introducing new habitats and protecting the existing birds. The NeNe's population has since rebounded, and the species is now listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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