Whooper Swan
Cygnus cygnus
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A large all-white swan with a long neck and a distinctive yellow-and-black bill pattern—a large yellow wedge extending to the nostrils. The national bird of Finland. Calls with a bugling whooping resonance. Breeds in Eurasian subarctic; winters in northwest Europe and East Asia.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 116,4 cm | 45.8 in |
| Poids | 10350,0 g | 365.09 oz |
Identification
Plumage
All-white plumage. Long yellow bill with large wedge-shaped yellow patch extending past nostrils, contrasting with black tip. Long flat head profile. Holds neck erect and straight. Juveniles pale gray-brown.
Habitat & Range
Breeds on boreal and subarctic lakes and boggy pools from Iceland and Scandinavia across northern Eurasia to Siberia. Winters on large lakes, estuaries, rivers, and agricultural fields in northwestern Europe and eastern Asia.
Répartition géographique
Breeds in Arctic tundra from Siberia to western Canada; winters along the Pacific coast from British Columbia to Mexico.
Diet & Feeding
Dabbling duck feeding on seeds, aquatic insects, and plant material; forages in shallow wetlands; diet richer in invertebrates in spring.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: M. Incubation: 31-42 days. Fledging: 87 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-12
Son
Chant
A loud, ringing 'wh-OOH-wh-OOH' bugle. Less high-pitched than Trumpeter; similar to Tundra Swan but deeper. Pairs call in musical antiphony. Carries very far over water.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Anseriformes (Waterfowl) |
| Famille | Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans) |
| Genus | Cygnus |
| Espèces | Cygnus cygnus |
Distribution
Whooper Swan has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anatidae family