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Swan - Wikipedia
Swans are the largest extant members of the waterfowl family Anatidae and are among the largest flying birds. The largest living species, including the mute swan, trumpeter swan, and whooper swan, can reach a length of over 1.5 m (59 in) and weigh over 15 kg (33 lb). Their wingspans can be over 3.1 m (10 ft). [ 21]
Swan | Bird Species, Migration & Lifespan | Britannica
Aug 5, 2024 — Swan, largest waterfowl species of the subfamily Anserinae, family Anatidae (order Anseriformes). Most swans are classified in the genus Cygnus. Swans are gracefully long-necked, heavy-bodied, big-footed birds that glide majestically when swimming and fly with slow wingbeats and with necks.
Swan - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
The Swan is a large waterfowl in the Anatidae family. These birds are generally quite large, with long curved necks. They share a family with the smaller ducks and geese, though they are more closely related to geese than they are to ducks.
Trumpeter Swan Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of …
Despite their size, this once-endangered, now recovering species is as elegant as any swan, with a graceful neck and snowy-white plumage. They breed on wetlands in remote Alaska, Canada, and the northwestern U.S., and winter on ice-free coastal and inland waters.
Swan - A-Z Animals
May 27, 2024 — The Swan is known around the world for its beauty, elegance, and grace. The swan is a genus of waterfowl that has the ability to swim and fly with incredible speed and agility. This bird is also very intelligent, devoted to its mate, …
6 Fascinating Swan Facts You Should Know - Birds and Blooms
Aug 12, 2024 — Learn swan facts, including what swans eat, why they're known as a symbol of love and how many types of swans live in North America.
Swans: Facts, Threats, Habitat, and FAQs | IFAW
Swans are large waterfowl that are famously elegant and have long, slender necks. While the majority of swan species are white, black swans have black plumage, and the black-necked swan has a white body and a black head and neck. All baby swans—known as cygnets—are grey when they’re born.
Swan Facts, Types, Diet, Reproduction, Classification, Pictures
Swans are waterbirds that are closely related to ducks and geese. These birds can gracefully move in both water and air. Their beautiful plumage and overall appearance have captured imaginations, featuring prominently in heralds and motifs throughout the …
Mute Swan Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
The exotic Mute Swan is the elegant bird of Russian ballets and European fairy tales. This swan swims with its long neck curved into an S and often holds its wings raised slightly above its back.