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Branta sandvicensis
Branta sandvicensis
Nene, Hawaiian Goose
Photographer: Eric White

ID: 0000 0000 1012 0154 (2012-10-03)

Copyright © 2012 Eric White

 
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  • date of photo  Oct 1, 2012
  • latitude 19.34380   longitude -155.27378   max error distance 2199 meters     View on Google Maps.
  • horizontal datum World Geodetic System 1984
  • georeferencing source GeoLocate
  • location   Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, near Kulanaokuaiki (Hawaii, Big Island (Hawaiian Islands), US)
  • family Anatidae
  • habitat  Scrubland, grassland, sparsely vegetated slopes
  • notes   Endemic to Hawaiian Islands and endangered. Population is threatened by feral cats and mongoose. Note the recessed webbing on feet, allowing easier travel on lava.
  • keywords: Olympus Stylus 790 SW
  • photo category: Animal - Bird

  • MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ANIMAL
  • common names   Nene, Hawaiian Goose (photographer)
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    Using this photo   The thumbnail photo (128x192 pixels) on this page may be freely used for personal or academic purposes without prior permission under the Fair Use provisions of US copyright law as long as the photo is clearly credited with © 2012 Eric White. For other uses, or if you have questions, contact Eric White eric.white[AT]noaa.gov. (Replace the [AT] with the @ symbol before sending an email.)


     

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