Least Concern Coscoroba Swan
Coscoroba coscoroba
Also known as: Coscoroba
The Coscoroba Swan is the smallest swan species, native to southern South America. It has white plumage and a distinctive red bill, and it makes a toy-like trumpet call rather than the deep trumpet of larger swans.
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Coscoroba swans are often mistaken for geese due to their size and gait. Quick Facts
Detailed Information on the Coscoroba Swan
Weight
4.2 kg
Height
100 cm
Length
110 cm
Wingspan
155 cm
Top Speed
60
km/h
Social Structure:
Pairs/Small flocks
Activity Pattern:
Diurnal
Trophic Level: Herbivore
Migration: Partially migratory
Population Trend: Stable
Main Threats:
- Habitat drainage
- Water pollution
Falkland Islands
Pantanal (Brazil)
Family: Anatidae
Order: Anseriformes
