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: an endangered goose (Branta sandvicensis synonym Nesochen sandvicensis) of the Hawaiian Islands that usually inhabits waterless uplands and feeds on berries and vegetation
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The nene is Hawaii’s official state bird.
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Dan Fellner, The Arizona Republic, 2 Feb. 2022
On Maui, sit above the clouds and watch the sunrise at 10,000 feet atop Haleakalā, a sacred site and dormant volcano that covers more than 75 percent of the island and is home to 100-plus endangered species, including Hawaii’s state bird, the nene.
—Sunny Fitzgerald, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2023
Early risers at Timers can embark on a wildlife tour with naturalist guide Alan Silva for an opportunity to spot a variety of species (including the endangered nene) that have increased in population thanks to conservation efforts.
—Sunny Fitzgerald, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2023
For example, one pair was made up of the Hawaiian nene and the Canada goose.
—Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 15 Mar. 2016
With protection under the Endangered Species Act, along with captive breeding and rigorous habitat restoration, the number of nene rose to more than 3,000 in 2019.
—Nusmila Lohani, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Apr. 2020
The namesake nene potstickers are connected by a lacy batter on top and filled with shiitake or pork.
—Sarah Fritsche, SFChronicle.com, 17 June 2018
Look for Island Sole, 728 Front St., whose sign shows a nene wearing flip-flops.
—Brian J. Cantwell, chicagotribune.com, 24 Apr. 2018
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Dan Fellner, The Arizona Republic, 2 Feb. 2022
On Maui, sit above the clouds and watch the sunrise at 10,000 feet atop Haleakalā, a sacred site and dormant volcano that covers more than 75 percent of the island and is home to 100-plus endangered species, including Hawaii’s state bird, the nene.
—Sunny Fitzgerald, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2023
Early risers at Timers can embark on a wildlife tour with naturalist guide Alan Silva for an opportunity to spot a variety of species (including the endangered nene) that have increased in population thanks to conservation efforts.
—Sunny Fitzgerald, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2023
For example, one pair was made up of the Hawaiian nene and the Canada goose.
—Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 15 Mar. 2016
With protection under the Endangered Species Act, along with captive breeding and rigorous habitat restoration, the number of nene rose to more than 3,000 in 2019.
—Nusmila Lohani, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Apr. 2020
The namesake nene potstickers are connected by a lacy batter on top and filled with shiitake or pork.
—Sarah Fritsche, SFChronicle.com, 17 June 2018
Look for Island Sole, 728 Front St., whose sign shows a nene wearing flip-flops.
—Brian J. Cantwell, chicagotribune.com, 24 Apr. 2018
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“Nene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nene. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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