Swans

Black Swan:
This Australian swan is the only swan to nest in colonies with nests spaces only meters apart.  It has pure black plumage except for white primaries.

Black Necked Swan:
South American Swan which rarely leaves the water, moving very awkwardly on land.  Cygnets carried almost constantly on backs of adults, feeding carefully so not to dislodge them.

Coscoroba Swan:
South American swan whose name is an attempt at impersonating its three syllable call.  It is the only swan with bi-colored offspring (all other swans have single colored cygnets).

Trumpeter Swan:
North American swan with distinct wedge-shaped head.  It is the largest of all waterfowl.  The Trumpeter Swan takes at least four to five years to reach maturity.

Whooper Swan:
Large Euro/Asian swan that is well equipped for land travel with long legs and a high stepping action.  Neck is usually held fairly straight and curved necks signify anger or nervousness.

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