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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.

Hábitat: Wetlands

Aspecto

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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Datos interesantes

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!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Underwater Forager

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

Habilidad

Filter-Feeder Bill

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

Habilidad

Cygnets' Ride

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

Medidas y detalles

Longitud
102-124 cm
Envergadura
135-175 cm
Peso
3.5-6.7 kg
Esperanza de vida
10-20 años
Top Speed
60 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta
4-7
Incubación
34-36 días
Distancia de migración
1000 km

Dieta y alimentación

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

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

Alimentos principales

  • Aquatic vegetation
  • Algae
  • Small insects
  • Crustaceans

Método de búsqueda

  • Filter Feeding

Conexiones ecológicas

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.

Rasgos

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Colecciones

Seguridad

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

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el longitud de Black-necked Swan?

102-124 cm

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Black-necked Swan?

135-175 cm

¿Cuál es el peso de Black-necked Swan?

3.5-6.7 kg

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Black-necked Swan?

10-20 años

¿Cuál es el top Speed de Black-necked Swan?

60 km/h

¿Qué come Black-necked Swan?

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

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Black-necked Swan?

Wetlands

¿Cómo caza Black-necked Swan?

Filter Feeding

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