Saturday, February 23, 2013

Branta sandvicensis


Nene:

IUCN Listing: Vulnerable - increasing population
A highly endangered waterfowl based on the Hawaiian Islands. Their naïve attitude plays a role in their demise. 
Winter Habitat: Grasslands
Food: Herbs, berries, grass
Foraging Technique: Grazing
Breeding Habitat: During the breeding season, they tend to be among the lowlands as well as in mountains as tall as 9000 feet many places where lava still flows.
Nesting Preference: Ground nesting with down
Average Clutch Size: 2-3 eggs
First age of Breeding:  2 years but some females have been known to breed as yearlings

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