The nene, also known as the nēnē or the Hawaiian goose, is a species of bird endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. The nene is exclusively found in the wild on the islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, Molokai, and Hawaiʻi. In 1957, it was designated as the official state bird of the state of Hawaiʻi. Scientific name: Branta sandvicensis Mass: 1.7 – 3 kg (Male), 1.5 – 2.6 kg (Female) Class: Aves Family: Anatidae Genus: Branta Kingdom: Animalia
