Swans -The Fairytale Birds
There are many types of Swans, which include have many coloration but the pure white is the most familiar of the breed. They are part of the Anatidae family, this includes ducks and geese. It has a long, gracefully curved neck and an extremely long, convoluted trachea which makes possible its far-carrying calls. During the breeding season it has a trumpet like note, softer in the domesticated birds. They are grouped closely relating to geese in the subfamily Anserine, which forms the tribe of Cygini.
These birds almost always mate for life, but there are exceptions where a "divorce" may occur if a nesting failure happens with the mated pair. Within the family the adult male is known as a "cob", the female is known as a "pen" and the young of the year are known as "cygnets" from the Latin word. The number of eggs in each clutch ranges from three to eight but every now and then a clutch of 10 are known to happen. Learn more about these majestic birds by Clicking Here! New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
