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Swans are gracefully long-necked, heavy-bodied, big-footed birds that glide majestically when swimming and fly with slow wingbeats and with necks outstretched. They migrate in diagonal formation or V-formation at great heights, and no other waterfowl moves as fast on the water or in the air.
Below, you will find a concise guide to the appearance, size, behavior, location, diet, and any other pertinent facts about each swan species.
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Swans are large birds that are considered graceful and beautiful and are even depicted in children’s stories as such. They are usually white, but there are also black swans. Male swans are called cobs and female swans are called pens. Swans hold a special reverence and have done for centuries.
Swans are large waterfowl that are famously elegant and have long, slender necks. While the majority of swan species are white, black swans have black plumage, and the black-necked swan has a white body and a black head and neck. All baby swans—known as cygnets—are grey when they’re born.
Swans belong to the waterfowl family, along with ducks and geese. They are excellent fliers, and many species migrate across international boundaries to breed. Their leathery, paddle-like feet make them efficient swimmers, although on land many have an awkward waddle.
If you have seen a swan for the first time, or are unsure what kind of swan you are seeing, looking through our Swan ID section is a great place to start. Learn how to spot the differences between trumpeter swans, tundra swans and mute swans
