noun
Hawaiian goose; nene
Refers to the bird species Branta sandvicensis, endemic to Hawaii. The katakana form ハワイガン is the most common written form.
ハワイガンはハワイの州鳥です。
The nene is the state bird of Hawaii.
ハワイガンは絶滅危惧種に指定されています。
The Hawaiian goose is designated as an endangered species.