Whooper Swan
Cygnus cygnus
Aves › Anseriformes › Anatidae › Cygnus
Conservation status: least_concern
The whooper swan, also known as the common swan, is a large northern hemisphere swan. It is the Eurasian counterpart of the North American trumpeter swan.
How To Identify
It is a very large swan with a predominantly gray body that features brilliant white patches on its wings and tail. It possesses a characteristic elongated neck and a distinct black bill.
Habitat
Whooper Swans inhabit shallow lakes, rivers, and wetlands in northern regions, preferring areas with aquatic vegetation for feeding.
Behaviour
They are highly social birds that form long-term pair bonds and often migrate in family groups, with parents fiercely defending their cygnets from predators.
Native Range
The Whooper Swan is native to temperate Asia and Europe.
Did You Know?
Whooper Swans produce one of the loudest calls among swans, with a distinctive trumpeting sound that can be heard from over a kilometer away. Their name comes directly from this remarkable whooping vocalization.
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