State Bird of Hawaii

Information about the officially designated state bird of Hawaii.

The state bird of Hawaii is the Nene (pronounced "nay-nay"), a land bird and a variety of goose. It has adapted itself to life in the harsh lava country by transforming its webbed feet into a claw-like shape and modifying its wing structure for shorter flights.

Hunting and wild animals all but destroyed the species until they were protected by law and a restoration project established in 1949.

State of Hawaii "State Bird" Photo

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