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Black-necked Swan

Cygnus melancoryphus

The Black-necked Swan is a beautiful bird with a striking black neck and white body. They are graceful swimmers and can often be seen gliding on lakes and ponds.

Lebensraum: Wetlands

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The Black-necked Swan has a striking black head and neck, contrasting sharply with its pure white body. A bright red knob adorns the base of its black bill, and it features greyish legs. This coloration makes it easily distinguishable from other swan species.

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Black-necked Swan
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Black-necked Swan

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

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Interessante Fakten

Baby Black-necked Swans often ride on their parents' backs to stay warm and safe!

The red bump on their bill gets bigger and brighter during breeding season!

These swans are the smallest of all the swans found in South America!

They build impressive floating nests made of plants anchored to reeds in the water!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Underwater Forager

Black-necked Swans can reach food deep underwater by 'tipping up' or fully diving, helping them find hidden aquatic plants and invertebrates.

Fähigkeit

Filter-Feeder Bill

Black-necked Swans have a specialized bill that allows them to filter tiny organisms and plant particles from the water.

Fähigkeit

Cygnets' Ride

Black-necked Swans can carry their young cygnets on their backs, keeping them safe from predators and cold water.

Maße und Details

Länge
102-124 cm
Flügelspannweite
135-175 cm
Gewicht
3.5-6.7 kg
Lebenserwartung
10-20 Jahre
Top Speed
60 km/h
Gelegegröße
4-7
Brutzeit
34-36 Tage
Zugstrecke
1000 km

Ernährung und Fütterung

These swans feast on yummy aquatic plants and tiny water creatures by filtering the water!

Altersunterschiede: Young cygnets eat more insects for growth, gradually shifting to a plant-based diet as they mature.

Hauptnahrung

  • Aquatic vegetation
  • Algae
  • Small insects
  • Crustaceans

Nahrungssuche

  • Filter Feeding

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Culpeo Fox

Lycalopex culpaeus

Preys on eggs and cygnets in coastal nesting areas.

depends on

Common Reed

Phragmites australis

Provides nesting material and shelter in wetlands.

eats

Sago Pondweed

Potamogeton pectinatus

A primary food source, diving for roots and shoots.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Always watch swans from a distance, as they can be protective of their space.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Black-necked Swan?

102-124 cm

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Black-necked Swan?

135-175 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Black-necked Swan?

3.5-6.7 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Black-necked Swan?

10-20 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Black-necked Swan?

60 km/h

Was frisst Black-necked Swan?

These swans feast on yummy aquatic plants and tiny water creatures by filtering the water!

Wo findet man Black-necked Swan normalerweise?

Wetlands

Wie jagt Black-necked Swan?

Filter Feeding

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