Hawaiian Goose or NeNe (Branta sandvicensis). Clutch of eggs. Presence of breast down feathers indicates incubation has begun.

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Hawaiian Geese (Branta sandvicensis). Nest containing full clutch of five eggs. Down feathers, from breast of female, amongst nest lining is indicative of incubation having begun.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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