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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 Maui, Kauaʻi 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