Swan is a bird that lives in large, shallow wetlands and open water. It has a feathers skin type. It has 200cm - 350cm (79in - 138in) wing span. The preferred food type is omnivore. The top speed it can reach is 80km/h (50mph). The average weight is 10kg - 15kg (22lbs - 33lbs). Swan which methodical name is cygnus atratus is 91cm - 150cm (36in - 60in). These birds usually live 8 - 12 years.
Facts about swans
Name | Swan |
Predators | Human, wolf, raccoon |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Colour | Black, white, grey, orange |
Top Speed | 80km/h (50mph) |
Type | Bird |
Family | Anatidae |
Distinctive Features | Large, powerful wings and webbed feet |
Scientific Name | Cygnus atratus |
Life Span | 8 - 12 years |
Size (L) | 91cm - 150cm (36in - 60in) |
Order | Anseriformes |
Wing Span | 200cm - 350cm (79in - 138in) |
Weight | 10kg - 15kg (22lbs - 33lbs) |
Genus | Cygnus |
Lifestyle | Flock |
Phylum | Chordata |
Diet | Omnivore |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Habitat | Large, shallow wetlands and open water |
Main Prey | Aquatic plants, insects, small fish |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Class | Aves |
Average Clutch Size | 5 |