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Whooper Swans Swans

The Whooper Swan is the Eurasian counterpart of the North American Trumpeter Swan. They are quite noisy birds with a deep honking call and despite their size are strong fliers.

Size

Typical Adult is 149-160cm (55-63in).

Food

Aquatic plants, sedges, pond-weed which they can reach with their long necks, and they will also graze on grass when out of water. They will also eat animal matter such as insect larvae, tadpoles, small fish, small frogs, worms, and molluscs.

Habitat/Range

Wetlands, lakes, rivers, estuaries, marshes, floodplains, and pasture in Iceland, northern Scandinavia, Russia, and Siberia. Winters further south in western Europe including the UK, Mediterranean Sea, Black sea, Caspian Sea, China, Korea, and Japan.

Breeding

Late May in Iceland, or mid-June further north.

Eggs

5 to 6 (creamy-white colour).


River Cottage's collection of Swans changes regularly. Please visit us regularly to keep up-to-date with our flock

 

 

£2400 per pair

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Note: All birds are subject to availability and we reserve the right to alter prices as the market and our costs dictate. Viewing is strictly by appointment. Please contact us for futher details