- Swan - Wikipedia
Swans are grouped with the closely related geese in the subfamily Anserinae where they form the tribe Cygnini Sometimes, they are considered a distinct subfamily, Cygninae They are the largest waterfowl and are often among the largest flighted birds in their range
- Swan | Bird Species, Migration Lifespan | Britannica
Swans are gracefully long-necked, heavy-bodied, big-footed birds that glide majestically when swimming and fly with slow wingbeats and with necks outstretched They migrate in diagonal formation or V-formation at great heights, and no other waterfowl moves as fast on the water or in the air
- 7 Swan Species Swan Types (How to Identify) - Pond Informer
Guide to swan species and the types of swan found in the US, UK, Canada, Europe Worldwide Facts about swans and how to identify the different swan types
- 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 Bird Facts - Cygnus atratus - A-Z Animals
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, and highly aggressive about defending its young
- Trumpeter Swan Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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
- 6 Fascinating Swan Facts You Should Know - Birds and Blooms
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
- Swan facts | Birds | BBC Earth
These large waterfowl are found in wetlands across all continents except Antarctica The swan's elegant posture, elongated neck and loyal pairing have endeared it to many cultures across the world Swans belong to the waterfowl family, along with ducks and geese
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