Swan facts: the largest living waterfowl | Animal Fact Files

Swans are the largest living water fowl. They are often easy to spot among other water-loving birds as swans are typically quite bigger than these other birds. Swans also generally appear all white in color when compared to the mottled markings in many other waterfowl species (though swans do come in black and black and white!). There are six living species of swans and they are found throughout most of the world.

Scientific Name: Genus - Cygnus
Range: All continent except Antarctica (though not considered native to Africa)
Size: Up to 30lbs (14kg) and 6.5ft (2m) wingspans
Diet: aquatic vegetation; young may eat more arthropods
Lifespan: up to 30 years in the wild

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