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Black-necked Swan
Cygnus melanocoryphus
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HABITAT
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Shallow
waters of south America |
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DIET
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Herbivorous:
aquatic plants |
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LIFE SPAN
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Maturity:
2-3 years
Incubation period:
35-40 days
Clutch size: 5-6
eggs |
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OTHER FACTS
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The black-necked
swan mates for life. Newly hatched cygnets (babies) are covered with
fluffy white down. After a day or two, the newborns will leave the
nest and ride "piggy back" on the mother as she glides across the water. |
