"Swans are birds of the family Anatidae within the genus Cygnus. The swans' close relatives include the geese and ducks. Swans are grouped with the closely related geese in the subfamily Anserinae where they form the tribe Cygnini. "Wikipedia
Scientific name: Cygnini
Higher classification: Anserinae
Mass: Mute swan: 11 – 12 kg, Black swan: 3.7 – 9 kg, Whooper swan: 9.8 – 11 kg
Wingspan: Mute swan: 2 – 2.4 m, Black swan: 1.6 – 2 m, Whooper swan: 2 – 2.8 m
Clutch size: Black swan: 4 – 8, Whooper swan: 4 – 7
Did you know: Like a small aircraft, swans maneuver poorly in flight and often lose their lives by flying into telephone and power lines. animalinyou.com
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