Stats

Lifespan: 10-20 yrs
Size: Large
Diet: Herbivore
Activity: Diurnal
Social: Flock
Biome: Freshwater wetland
Range: Northern Hemisphere
Movement: Flight
Breeding: Egg-laying
Defense: Speed
Status: Common

About

The tundra swan is a large swan that lives in the tundra regions of the Arctic and subarctic. It is known for its impressive wingspan, which can reach up to 1.7 meters (5.6 feet), making it one of the largest swan species.

Life cycle

1.
egg
A clutch of eggs rests in a down-lined nest near water, covered and warmed by the brooding female.
2.
hatchling
A downy hatchling follows its mother to the water within hours and feeds itself almost immediately.
3.
juvenile
A juvenile grows its first true feathers, swimming in the family group and learning to dabble or dive.
4.
adult
Fully grown with adult plumage.

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Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Genus: Cygnus
Species: Cygnus columbianus