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The Bird of Hawaii

The endangered Nene Bird is the official bird of Hawaii and only found on the islands of MauiKauaʻi and Hawaiʻi.

Fast Fact: `Ohelo (Vaccinium reticulatum) is a relative of blueberries and a favorite food of nene, the Hawaiian Goose. Its berries range from dark red to pale yellow when ripe and are sacred to Pele, the volcano deity.

Learn more about the Hawaiian Nene Bird here!