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Swans are birds of the genus Cygnus within the family Anatidae. [4] . The swans' closest relatives include the geese and ducks. Swans are grouped with the closely related geese in the subfamily Anserinae where they form the tribe Cygnini. Sometimes, they are considered a distinct subfamily, Cygninae .
21. Mai 2024 · 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.
Overview. Threats. FAQs. Our work. How can you help? What is a swan? 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.
Tundra Swans are our big migrant swan. They nest on boreal marshes of Canada, and migrate through Ohio on their way to Atlantic coast wintering grounds. Their brassy calls, raining down from high-flying flocks in November and December, are one of the real treats of late fall birding here.
Trumpeter Swans demand superlatives: they’re our biggest native waterfowl, stretching to 6 feet in length and weighing more than 25 pounds - almost twice as massive as a Tundra Swan. Getting airborne requires a lumbering takeoff along a 100-yard runway. Despite their size, this once-endangered, now recovering species is as elegant as any swan, with a graceful neck and snowy-white plumage ...
Description of the Swan. Swans are the largest members of the Anatidae family, and the largest Swan species is the Trumpeter Swan. At their largest, their wingspan grows up to 10 ft. across. They also weigh up to 30 lbs. at their largest, though most weigh around 15 lbs. or so.
Geese and swans are some of the largest birds found in Ohio. With a total of 7 species in the state, these magnificent creatures can often be observed near bodies of water such as lakes, estuaries, and wetlands. They have a diverse range of physical features and characteristics that make them easily distinguishable.
