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.
Coscoroba Swan Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions About the Coscoroba Swan
The Coscoroba Swan is partially migratory and is associated with Wetlands, lagoons, marshes in South America.
The Coscoroba Swan can be found in South America and is most often associated with Wetlands, lagoons, marshes.
The Coscoroba Swan feeds on Aquatic plants, grasses, small invertebrates and is considered a herbivore.
The Coscoroba Swan is currently listed as Least Concern, with a stable population trend. Main threats include Habitat drainage, Water pollution.
The Coscoroba Swan is usually pairs/small flocks.
The Coscoroba Swan is typically diurnal.
The main threats facing the Coscoroba Swan include Habitat drainage and Water pollution.
The Coscoroba Swan population trend is currently stable.
Well-known places to look for the Coscoroba Swan include Falkland Islands and Pantanal (Brazil).
Natural predators of the Coscoroba Swan include Culpeo foxes and Large gulls.
Unique waterfowl that links swans and whistling ducks.
The Coscoroba Swan is part of the Anatidae family and an Anseriformes order.
The Coscoroba Swan weighs about 4.2 kg, stands around 100 cm tall, reaches about 110 cm in length, and has a wingspan of about 155 cm.
The Coscoroba Swan can reach speeds of around 60 km/h.
