




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.
Habitat: Wetlands
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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Danger
2/5 · Low
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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!
Black-necked Swans can reach food deep underwater by 'tipping up' or fully diving, helping them find hidden aquatic plants and invertebrates.
Black-necked Swans have a specialized bill that allows them to filter tiny organisms and plant particles from the water.
Black-necked Swans can carry their young cygnets on their backs, keeping them safe from predators and cold water.
These swans feast on yummy aquatic plants and tiny water creatures by filtering the water!
Age differences: Young cygnets eat more insects for growth, gradually shifting to a plant-based diet as they mature.
Lycalopex culpaeus
Preys on eggs and cygnets in coastal nesting areas.

Phragmites australis
Provides nesting material and shelter in wetlands.
Potamogeton pectinatus
A primary food source, diving for roots and shoots.
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Characterized by having toes connected by a membrane, typically aiding in swimming.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Filter feeders obtain nutrients by straining suspended food particles and small organisms from water.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Protected status signifies a species or area is safeguarded by legal measures and conservation efforts to prevent harm or loss.
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Danger
2/5 · Low
Always watch swans from a distance, as they can be protective of their space.
102-124 cm
135-175 cm
3.5-6.7 kg
10-20 years
60 km/h
These swans feast on yummy aquatic plants and tiny water creatures by filtering the water!
Wetlands
Filter Feeding
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