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swans at makov animal rescue

SWANS AND DUCKS, CZECH REPUBLIC, LIVE WEBCAM



More info: There are six different species of swans - the mute Swan, the Tundra Swan, the Black Swan, the Trumpeter Swan, the Black-Necked Swan, and the Whooper Swan.

Swans live in a variety of environments, including lakes, ponds, slow moving rivers and streams, wetlands and marshes.

Swans usually mate for life but will occasionally choose a different mate if their partner dies or they cannot produce offspring. When nesting, these birds usually choose sites in close proximity to water. They nest on islands, reed beds, and in dense vegetation close to the edge of the water. Females lay between four and seven eggs per clutch.

Depending on the species, incubation lasts anywhere from a month to a month and a half. The cygnets stay under the watchful eye of their parents until they are about a year old.

Additional Information:
  • Swans - International Fund for Animal Welfare - ifaw.org
  • The Ultimate Guide To Swans: Everything You Need To Know! - Talking Birds - talking-birds.co.uk