- 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 Lake Nature Study Area - Washoe County, NV
A nationally recognized birdwatching area, Swan Lake Nature Study Area is just minutes from the greater Reno-Sparks area Swan Lake is a designated Important Bird Area because of its unusually diverse population of birds, including swans
- 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
- 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
- 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 | Birds | BBC Earth
A female swan is called a pen and a male is called a cob They have the same plumage, making the sexes difficult to distinguish, although the male is typically larger than the female 1 Swans have relatively long lifespans for birds The oldest recorded wild swan was a 40-year-old mute swan in Denmark 2 Whilst all species of swan are classified as ‘least concern’ globally by the IUCN red
- 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
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