AnatidaeCygnusVagrant

Whooper Swan

Cygnus cygnus

140–165 cmVery Large
Beak
—
Feet
—
Crest
No crest

Pakistan, Nepal and India. Only recorded in 19 ~century.Adult is white with black and yellow bill; yellow on bill extends as wedge towards tip. Juvenile is smoky-grey, with pinkish bill. Longer neck and './ more angular head shape than Tundra. Lakes and large rivers.

Colour

YellowWhiteBlackGrey
Average size
152.5 cm
Habitat
Longer neck and './ more angular head shape than Tundra. Lakes and large rivers.
Behaviour
Pakistan, Nepal and India.

About this bird

Pakistan, Nepal and India. Only recorded in 19 ~century.Adult is white with black and yellow bill; yellow on bill extends as wedge towards tip. Juvenile is smoky-grey, with pinkish bill. Longer neck and './ more angular head shape than Tundra. Lakes and large rivers.

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Whooper Swan is bigger than Goliath Heron but smaller than Sarus Crane.