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Species formally listed in the US as threatened include Hawaiian goose (nene) Branta sandvicensis, a terrestrial non-migratory goose; honeycreepers, namely akepa Loxops coccineus (R), akiapola'au Hemignathus wilsoni (E), and Hawaiian creeper Oreomystis mana; and Hawaiian petrel Pterodroma sandwichensis (E).
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Endemic to the island of Hawaii, the Akiapola'au was previously widespread but is now patchily distributed with only about 1,160 individuals remaining. Classified as endangered. An odd-looking bird with a round body, large head, and oversized, strongly curved upper bill.
March 4, 2008