Black-necked swan

This swan lets its young sail along on its back

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Black-necked swan
  • Habitat

    marshes, lakes, sheltered coastal areas and grassy landscapes in southern South America

  • Food

    aquatic plants

  • Lifetime

    10 to 20 years

  • Weight

    3.5 to 6.5 kg

  • Length

    102 to 124 cm

  • Number of eggs

    3 to 7

  • Incubation time

    34 to 37 days

  • IUCN status

    safe

  • EEP?

    no

5

kilograms, that's how much a black-necked swan weighs on average

20

years, that's how old a black-necked swan can get

35

days, that's how long a black-necked swan is breeding

Real water animals

Black-necked swans will not be found much on land. This is because they cannot move well on land. Therefore, they spend most of the day in the water. There, they can dive up to three meters underwater to search for food or escape.

Romantic

Once swans are sexually mature at two years, it is time to find a mate. They are not looking for just any partner but one for life. From the moment they have found each other they stay together. The two of them build the nest. After this, the female will lay eggs and stay with the nest until they hatch. Once the chicks are born, it is wise to stay away from the swans because they are very protective.