Adult Nene or Hawaiian Goose (Branta sandvicensis). The Nene evolved from the Canada Goose, which likely migrated to the Hawaiian islands 500,000 years ago, shortly after the island of Hawaiʻi was formed. It is the world's rarest goose. Hawaii. April.
1 of 1

Nene-Vyn-120415-0018.jpg


Adult Nene or Hawaiian Goose (Branta sandvicensis). The Nene evolved from the Canada Goose, which likely migrated to the Hawaiian islands 500,000 years ago, shortly after the island of Hawaiʻi was formed. It is the world's rarest goose. Hawaii. April.