- 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
- Swan facts | Birds | BBC Earth
Swans belong to the waterfowl family, along with ducks and geese They are excellent fliers, and many species migrate across international boundaries to breed Their leathery, paddle-like feet make them efficient swimmers, although on land many have an awkward waddle
- Swan - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Everything you should know about the Swan The Swan is a large waterfowl with a long, graceful neck and impressive wingspan
- 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
- All Swans In The United States (All You Need To Know) - Bird Advisors
There are four species of swans found in the United States They are the Mute Swan, Trumpeter Swan, Tundra Swan, and Whooper Swan
- 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
- 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
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