Swan
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Swans are birds of the genus Cygnus within the family Anatidae. The swans' closest relatives include geese and ducks. Swans are grouped with the closely related geese in the subfamily Anserinae, formi
Mute Swan Emsworth 2
Mute swan (Cygnus olor) family with five cygnets swimming on a lake in Romania
A mute swan landing on water; due to the size and weight of most swans, large areas of open land or water are required to successfully take off and land.
Closeup of a whooper swan (foreground) and mute swan (background)
Coscoroba swan
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The coscoroba swan is a species of waterfowl in the subfamily Anserinae of the family Anatidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and the Falkland Islands. It is one
Swan
…among the largest flighted birds in their range. There are six living and many extinct species of swan; in addition, there is a species known as the coscoroba swan, which is no longer considered one of the true swans. Swans usually mate for life, although separation sometimes occurs, particularly following nesting…
Coscoroba swan Laguna Nimez
pair with cygnets, Argentina
Juveniles in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Bath taking at Weltvogelpark Walsrode