Nene (Hawaiian Goose)
Order: |
Anseriformes
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Genus: |
Branta
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Species: |
sandvicensis
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Sub-species: |
N/A
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IUCN Red List:  |
Vulnerable (VU)
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CITES List: |
Appendix I
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ESA Status: |
Endangered
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Recovery Plan: |
US Recovery Plan
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PVA: |
Yes
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Habitat Type: |
Other
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Diet: |
Herbivore
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Migratory: |
No
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Ground/Aerial: |
Aerial
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Longevity (years): |
up to 20.00
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Clutch Size: |
3
- 5
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Clutch(es) Per Year: |
Not Located
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Breeding Months: |
January February March April May June December
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Age at First Mating (in years): |
1
- 2
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Surrogate Species? |
No
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Notes: |
Prefered habitat is lava flows. oldest captive birds reached age 25, oldest wild 20 (8 is average)
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Data submitted by: |
Starr McKinney, Jade McGill
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