하와이 제도에 서식하는 희귀한 기러기로, 하와이주의 주조(州鳥)이자 국제 보호조이다.
A rare species of goose native to the Hawaiian Islands, which is the official state bird of Hawaii and a protected species.
예문:
"The nene is uniquely adapted to life on lava flows with less webbing on its feet than other geese."
"Efforts to save the nene from extinction have become a model for avian conservation programs."
"As the state bird of Hawaii, the nene is a symbol of the islands' unique natural heritage."