The term NENE is a Hawaiian GOOSE, also known as the Hawaiian Nēnē. It is the state bird of Hawaii and is the only species of GOOSE native to the Hawaiian Islands. The Nēnē is an endangered species, with an estimated population of fewer than 2, 500 individuals in the wild. It is a medium-sized GOOSE, with a wingspan of up to 4 feet and a body length of up to 24 inches. The Nēnē is a brownish-gray color with black legs and feet, and a white face and neck. It has a distinctive call that is often heard in the Hawaiian Islands.