According to the NPS website, the nene is extremely endangered. By the mid-1940's, there were less than 50 birds left on the islands. In the 70's, Volcanoes National Park began a captive breeding and reintroduction program.

I captured these shots of the endangered Nene at Volcanoes National Park on Hilo Island, Hawaii.



Although the Nene is a strong and frequent flyer, its short wings, long legs and reduced webbing between its toes indicate that it often walks and seldom swims. These birds are wild, but were out for a stroll along the Crater Rim Road.