Adopted 1957
What is the state bird of Hawaii?
The Nene (Hawaiian Goose), Branta sandvicensis, named Hawaii's state bird in 1957. No other state has chosen it.
- State bird
- Nene (Hawaiian Goose)
- Scientific name
- Branta sandvicensis
- Year adopted
- 1957
- Shared with
- No other state
Why Hawaii chose the Nene
The nene is found only in Hawaii. It fell to about 30 birds in the wild by the early 1950s and has since been brought back through captive breeding.
Frequently asked
What is the state bird of Hawaii?
The Nene (Hawaiian Goose) (Branta sandvicensis), adopted in 1957.
When did Hawaii choose its state bird?
1957.
Do other states have the same state bird as Hawaii?
No. Hawaii is the only state with the Nene (Hawaiian Goose).
Adoption years from state archives and statutes as compiled in the List of U.S. state birds.