nene
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- noun
- /ˈneɪneɪ/
- US
- On Kauai, nene are increasing in number, but on Maui and Hawaii, the populations have remained stable despite continued releases of captive-bred birds.
Examples
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As with seabirds, we see nene on these islands as being conservation reliant.
Academic text (2012) -
The nene was once found on all the main islands but was extirpated from all of them except Hawaii.
Academic text (2012) -
"As you know, the nene were saved from extinction with a captive breeding program at our facility.
Fiction book (1997) -
For nene, there is evidence of inbreeding depression in the form of reduced reproductive success.
Academic text (2012) -
The nene on Maui.
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In contrast, the nene on Kauai appear to be doing well and might be delisted without post-recovery management agreements.
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The nene is a rare goose that is native to Hawaii and is known for its unique appearance.
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In Hawaii, the nene is protected as it is the state bird and was once close to extinction.
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Birdwatchers often travel to Hawaii to observe the nene in its natural habitat.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word nene comes from the Hawaiian name nēnē, and it probably copies the bird's soft call 'nay-nay', so the name helps you remember this rare Hawaiian goose by its voice and home.