What is the swan?
Whooper Swan is an extremely large Swan breed, which primarily occurs in the northern hemisphere in parts of Europe and Asia. Its scientific name is Cygnus Cygnus . He is often compared to the North American trumpeter Swan and Bewick Swan - it is considered to be the Eurasian version of the former. It is a Finnish national bird that appears on one euro coin. In 2006 it was also the first known victim of bird flu in the UK. Its weight usually ranges between £ 17.5 and £ 44 (8 to 20 kg), has a length of 55 to 63 inches (140 to 160 cm), with a wing of 81 to 110 inches (205 to 275 cm). It is greater than the swan of Bewick, which is one of the primary distinguishing features between them. Its feathers are white and have an angular shaped head, yellow and black beak and short, thin black legs Black Webbed Feet. The yellow and black pattern on the beak is different for each individual bird, it works almost like a human fingerprint and allows you to identify specific birds.
The preference climate for the Swan Whooper is quite cold. He spends warm months in the Arctic areas of Europe and Asia and migrates to areas such as Scotland, Northern England, Ireland and Iceland in winter. Swan prefers wetlands and lakes and spends most of the time in the water, because its legs can support their massive body only for a short time.
Whhoper swans consists mainly of aquatic plants and small invertebrates. It glides water and immerses the head to eat from below. It also stresses water for food. When they are close to civilization, they will also eat grains and bread.
During migration, whooper swan flies in the formation "V" in stations with other swans. The flight is direct, and these birds usually migrate long distances and stop to relax on water formations along the road. They usually migrate south for winter in October or November, and in March or April they return to breeding.
WHOOPER Swan Mates for Life, and often children called Cygnets remain SVby parents for a longer period of time. Swans usually nest in remote areas near the water, while the nest is being built by a male bird. The female bird lays about four to seven eggs and the men's bird stands while incubating them for about 36 days. At birth, cygnets are grayly brown, lose these feathers and grow white as they mature. Cygnets are able to fly after about four to five months.