Ornithology - Bird Sightings
XplorMor International fieldwork, expeditions and programs encourage discovery, appreciation and conservation of our planet. Our bird observations, coined Ornithology in Photography, document the physical appearance, behaviors, habitats and migration patterns of birds. Our aim is for this scientific research and beautiful photography to engage people in learning more about birds, and protecting species and their habitats.
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Hawaiian Goose
Hawaiian Goose, Branta sandvicensis, also known as nēnē, is a species endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. The Hawaiian name nēnē comes from its soft call. This photo was taken on the rim of Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island, Hawaii. Vulnerable Globally (Source: IUCN Red List)
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