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Eurasian Whooper Swans

            The Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) is the national bird of Finland. They winter in Great Britain, northern Europe, Asia Minor, northern India, China, Japan and Korea. They do well in cold conditions, and have been successfully raised in warmer climates, such as the eastern United States.

Captive males weigh about 30 lbs., while females weigh slightly less. Average wingspan is 72 inches.

Whooper Swans are social birds that are extremely noisy. They are also the most aggressive of the Eurasian swans.

Nesting begins as soon as the ice melts in early March or April.Nests are built on small islets surrounded by water.  Clutch size for a Whooper Swan iis about 4-6 white-colored eggs.  Incubation lasts approximately 34-36 days.
                         (Swans of the World Habitats; The Regal Swan Foundation)

Taken on: January 1, 2009

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