Nene Gossling is a photograph by Eva Lechner which was uploaded on March 25th, 2023.
Nene Gossling
The nene (Branta sandvicensis), also known as nēnē and Hawaiian goose, is a species of goose endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. The official bird of... more
by Eva Lechner
Title
Nene Gossling
Artist
Eva Lechner
Medium
Photograph - Photograph/artistic Photography
Description
The nene (Branta sandvicensis), also known as nēnē and Hawaiian goose, is a species of goose endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. The official bird of the state of Hawaiʻi, the nene is exclusively found in the wild on the islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, Molokai, and Hawaiʻi.
The Hawaiian name nēnē comes from its soft call.The specific name sandvicensis refers to the Sandwich Islands, a former name for the Hawaiian Islands
A wildlife close-up taken at Kilauea wildlife sanctuary,Kauai
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March 25th, 2023