Coscoroba Swan

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Coscoroba Swan

Coscoroba coscoroba

Diet

The Coscoroba Swan dabbles on the surface of the water searching for plant matter, small aquatic invertebrates, and small fish.

Habitat

Found in lagoons, wetlands, marshes, and other bodies of freshwater.

Nesting

Coscoroba swans coparent, and often mate for life. The incubation period lasts approximately 36 days. The female lays a clutch size of about 4-7 eggs.

Did you know?

The interesting name originated from their unique vocalization “cos-cor-ooo”

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