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Coscoroba Swan

Coscoroba coscoroba

The Coscoroba Swan is a beautiful bird with white feathers and a unique fluffy appearance. They are known for their graceful swimming and can often be seen gliding on lakes and rivers.

Hábitat: Wetlands

Aspecto

The Coscoroba Swan is a medium-sized, all-white swan, noticeably smaller than other swan species. It has a distinctive bright red bill and pinkish-red legs, which contrast with its pure white plumage. Black primary feathers are visible only when the bird is in flight, creating a striking wingtip pattern.

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Coscoroba Swan

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Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

Its scientific name, Coscoroba coscoroba, is a direct imitation of its own unique call!

These swans sometimes gather in huge flocks of thousands during the non-breeding season!

They build large, floating nests from reeds right on the water's edge in wetlands.

Unlike other swans, the Coscoroba Swan is the only living species in its entire genus.

Habilidades especiales

Coscoroba Swans can swiftly paddle through water because of their strong webbed feet, helping them escape predators and find food.

Coscoroba Swans can dive briefly underwater because of their dense bodies, allowing them to reach submerged aquatic plants.

Coscoroba Swans can produce a distinctive 'cos-cor-o-ba' call because of unique vocal cords, helping them identify each other.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 87-115 cm
Envergadura: 135-160 cm
Peso: 3.4-6.4 kg
Esperanza de vida: 10-20 años
Top Speed: 60 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta: 4-7
Incubación: 35-38 días
Distancia de migración: 1000 km

Dieta y alimentación

These swans are herbivores, mostly grazing on a variety of aquatic plants and some small invertebrates.

Alimentos principales

aquatic plant leaves
aquatic plant stems
roots
seeds
small insects
molluscs

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Andean Fox

Lycalopex culpaeus

Andean foxes may prey on Coscoroba swan eggs and young cygnets.

eats

Leafy Pondweed

Potamogeton nodosus

The swans primarily graze on the leaves and stems of pondweeds.

depends on

California Bulrush

Schoenoplectus californicus

They use bulrush stalks and leaves to construct their large floating nests.

Rasgos

Con plumas

Describe a los animales, principalmente aves, que poseen una cubierta de plumas.

Pies palmeados

Se caracteriza por tener los dedos conectados por una membrana, lo que generalmente ayuda a nadar.

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.

Herbívoro

Este rasgo caracteriza a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en material vegetal.

Humedal

Este rasgo de hábitat identifica especies que se encuentran en humedales, que son áreas de tierra saturadas de agua, ya sea permanente o estacionalmente, e incluyen marismas, pantanos y ciénagas.