Read About Hawaii State Bird

The Hawaii State Bird is the Nene or the Hawaiian goose. It is a land bird that is protected by law. Hunting and wild animals have destroyed the species and reduced their number remarkably. Here's everything you need to know about them.

Hawaii State Bird -- Facts

1. Breed:

   Nene belongs to the Anatidae family of the Anseriformes order.

2. Size:

   Nenes range in size from approximately 21 inches to 29 inches in length.

3. Life Span:

   Nenes can live up to 32 years or more.

4. Varieties:

   There are no varieties available.

5. Origins:

   The Hawaiian goose or the Nene is native to the Hawaiian islands.

6. Physical Traits:

   Nenes have a black head and buff colored cheeks. The front and sides of the neck has white and black stripes. The male and female Nenes have identical plumage. Their feet are dusty black and somewhat webbed. Their bill, legs and feet are black. Female nenes are slightly smaller than males.

7. Temperament:

   Nenes are large and flightless. Their calls are soft. They are harmless and are not outgoing.

8. Trainability:

   Nenes are not pet birds. They can not be trained by humans.

Hawaii State Bird -- Care

1. Habitat:

   Nenes like to live in slopes and grasslands.

2. Food:

   Nenes can feed on both native and introduced plants. They need lots of water.

3. Compatibility:

   Nenes generally don't fight with other animals. They are quite compatible with other Nenes.

Hawaii State Bird -- Concerns

1. Benefits:

   Being harmless creatures they are not at all dangerous to us.

2. Liabilities:

   Nenes live their life peacefully without causing trouble to others. There are no particular liabilities associated with them.

3. Health Issues:

   Nenes were about to be extinct because of hunters and other wild animals, but now many protectors are trying to breed them. They have few health problems.

4. Specific Care Needs:

   Nenes require not kept as pets and, therefore, require no specific care needs.

5. Special Household Needs:

   Nenes are not caged birds and require no household needs.

Hawaii State Bird -- How to Choose

1. What to Look for:

   Nenes are rare birds. You won't be able to spot them easily. You can not purchase them at all.

2. Supplies:

   Nenes are not pet birds; you cannot keep them in cages. They need no supplies from you.

3. Expense:

   As the state bird of Hawaii, purchasing them is against the law.