




Cygnus cygnus
The Whooper Swan is a beautiful bird with a long neck and white feathers. They are known for their loud, trumpeting calls and can often be seen swimming gracefully on lakes and rivers.
Hábitat: Wetlands
The Whooper Swan has striking black and bright yellow markings on its bill and a distinctly straight neck. Its large body is covered in pure white feathers, making it highly visible on water. Young swans, called cygnets, are grey-brown and gradually turn white.





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A group of flying swans is called a "wedge."
Swans can drink saltwater, thanks to special glands!
Their unique call gives them their "whooper" name!
They often fly in a V-shape, saving energy for the flock.
Whooper Swans can make loud, trumpet-like calls that help them communicate across long distances, especially during migration.
Whooper Swans have a long, flexible neck that allows them to reach aquatic plants deep underwater for food.
Whooper Swans have powerful wings and strong bodies to fly thousands of kilometers, enduring harsh weather on their migrations.
Whooper Swans are plant-eaters, feasting on tasty aquatic plants, roots, and sometimes grain.
Diferencias por edad: Young cygnets may eat some aquatic invertebrates for protein before switching fully to plants.
Potamogeton natans
A favorite aquatic plant for swans to feed on.
Vulpes vulpes
May try to prey on eggs or young cygnets in some areas.

Phragmites australis
Often used by swans to build large, protective nests near water.
Describe a los animales, principalmente aves, que poseen una cubierta de plumas.
Se caracteriza por tener los dedos conectados por una membrana, lo que generalmente ayuda a nadar.
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.
Los animales cantores producen vocalizaciones complejas, a menudo con el propósito de atraer parejas, defender el territorio o comunicarse dentro de su especie.
Los filtradores obtienen nutrientes filtrando partículas de alimentos suspendidos y pequeños organismos del agua.
Este rasgo caracteriza a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en material vegetal.
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.
Los animales migratorios emprenden movimientos estacionales de una región a otra, típicamente en respuesta a cambios en el clima o la disponibilidad de alimentos.
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Always watch swans from a distance, as they can be protective of their nests.
140-165 cm
205-275 cm
7.4-14 kg
10-20 años
70 km/h
Whooper Swans are plant-eaters, feasting on tasty aquatic plants, roots, and sometimes grain.
Wetlands
Foraging
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